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Distance from Lübeck to Baghdad

Straight line

3,494 km
2,171 mi · 1,887 NM

By road

4,578 km
2,845 mi

Travel time

47 h 46 min
flight ≈ 4 h 52 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Baghdad?

Lübeck (Germany) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,494 km in a straight line, that is 2,171 miles or 1,887 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Baghdad is 4,578 km (2,845 miles), about 47 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). The route crosses from Germany into Iraq. The halfway point is at 44.8233°, 30.5356°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 52 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 Lübeck from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,578 km (2,845 miles) from Lübeck to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,494 km (2,171 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Baghdad?

About 47 h 46 min on the fastest route (4,578 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Lübeck?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 117°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 52 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.