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Distance from Mashhad to Baghdad

Straight line

1,425 km
885 mi · 769 NM

By road

1,780 km
1,106 mi

Travel time

21 h 55 min
flight ≈ 2 h 17 min

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Baghdad?

Mashhad (Iran) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,425 km in a straight line, that is 885 miles or 769 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mashhad to Baghdad is 1,780 km (1,106 miles), about 21 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Baghdad lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from Iran into Iraq. The halfway point is at 35.0643°, 51.8466°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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 Mashhad from Baghdad?

By road it is 1,780 km (1,106 miles) from Mashhad to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 1,425 km (885 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Baghdad?

About 21 h 55 min on the fastest route (1,780 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Mashhad?

Baghdad is to the west of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 261°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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.