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Distance from Luoyang to Baghdad

Straight line

6,161 km
3,828 mi · 3,326 NM

By road

7,767 km
4,826 mi

Travel time

91 h 39 min
flight ≈ 8 h 12 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Luoyang from Baghdad?

Luoyang (China) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,161 km in a straight line, that is 3,828 miles or 3,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luoyang to Baghdad is 7,767 km (4,826 miles), about 91 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Luoyang, Baghdad lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 39.1530°, 78.1213°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 12 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 Luoyang from Baghdad?

By road it is 7,767 km (4,826 miles) from Luoyang to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 6,161 km (3,828 miles).

How long is the drive from Luoyang to Baghdad?

About 91 h 39 min on the fastest route (7,767 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Luoyang?

Baghdad is to the west of Luoyang, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Luoyang to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 12 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.