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Distance from Lille to Baghdad

Straight line

3,858 km
2,397 mi · 2,083 NM

By road

4,814 km
2,991 mi

Travel time

50 h 5 min
flight ≈ 5 h 19 min

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Baghdad?

Lille (France) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,858 km in a straight line, that is 2,397 miles or 2,083 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Baghdad is 4,814 km (2,991 miles), about 50 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from France into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.8497°, 26.6855°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lille from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,814 km (2,991 miles) from Lille to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,858 km (2,397 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Baghdad?

About 50 h 5 min on the fastest route (4,814 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Lille?

Baghdad is to the east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 19 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.