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Distance from Medgidia to Baghdad

Straight line

1,845 km
1,147 mi · 996 NM

By road

2,698 km
1,677 mi

Travel time

31 h 9 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

SE 126°
initial bearing

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How far is Medgidia from Baghdad?

Medgidia (Romania) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,845 km in a straight line, that is 1,147 miles or 996 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Medgidia to Baghdad is 2,698 km (1,677 miles), about 31 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Medgidia, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 126°). The route crosses from Romania into Iraq. The halfway point is at 39.0716°, 36.9648°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Medgidia from Baghdad?

By road it is 2,698 km (1,677 miles) from Medgidia to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 1,845 km (1,147 miles).

How long is the drive from Medgidia to Baghdad?

About 31 h 9 min on the fastest route (2,698 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Medgidia?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Medgidia, at an initial bearing of 126°.

How long is the flight from Medgidia to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.