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Distance from Madrid to Baghdad

Straight line

4,306 km
2,676 mi · 2,325 NM

By road

5,596 km
3,477 mi

Travel time

58 h 53 min
flight ≈ 5 h 53 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Baghdad?

Madrid (Spain) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,306 km in a straight line, that is 2,676 miles or 2,325 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Baghdad is 5,596 km (3,477 miles), about 58 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Madrid, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Spain into Iraq. The halfway point is at 39.3993°, 21.5351°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 53 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 Madrid from Baghdad?

By road it is 5,596 km (3,477 miles) from Madrid to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 4,306 km (2,676 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Baghdad?

About 58 h 53 min on the fastest route (5,596 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Madrid?

Baghdad is to the east of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 53 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.