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Distance from Luton to Baghdad

Straight line

4,126 km
2,564 mi · 2,228 NM

By road

5,140 km
3,194 mi

Travel time

53 h 54 min
flight ≈ 5 h 39 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Baghdad?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,126 km in a straight line, that is 2,564 miles or 2,228 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Baghdad is 5,140 km (3,194 miles), about 53 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iraq. The halfway point is at 44.8019°, 25.5343°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 39 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 Luton from Baghdad?

By road it is 5,140 km (3,194 miles) from Luton to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 4,126 km (2,564 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Baghdad?

About 53 h 54 min on the fastest route (5,140 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Luton?

Baghdad is to the east of Luton, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 39 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.