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Distance from Maracaibo to Baghdad

Straight line

11,687 km
7,262 mi · 6,310 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 7 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Maracaibo from Baghdad?

Maracaibo (Venezuela) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 11,687 km in a straight line, that is 7,262 miles or 6,310 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Maracaibo and Baghdad, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Maracaibo, Baghdad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Venezuela into Iraq. The halfway point is at 37.1030°, -20.9952°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Maracaibo from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Maracaibo and Baghdad is 11,687 km (7,262 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Baghdad from Maracaibo?

Baghdad is to the north-east of Maracaibo, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Maracaibo to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 7 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.