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Distance from Malatya to Baghdad

Straight line

781 km
485 mi · 422 NM

By road

1,071 km
665 mi

Travel time

13 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

SE 134°
initial bearing

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How far is Malatya from Baghdad?

Malatya (Türkiye) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 781 km in a straight line, that is 485 miles or 422 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malatya to Baghdad is 1,071 km (665 miles), about 13 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Malatya, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 134°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iraq. The halfway point is at 35.8837°, 41.4550°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Malatya from Baghdad?

By road it is 1,071 km (665 miles) from Malatya to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 781 km (485 miles).

How long is the drive from Malatya to Baghdad?

About 13 h 14 min on the fastest route (1,071 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Malatya?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Malatya, at an initial bearing of 134°.

How long is the flight from Malatya to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.