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Distance from Münster to Baghdad

Straight line

3,597 km
2,235 mi · 1,942 NM

By road

4,588 km
2,851 mi

Travel time

47 h 42 min
flight ≈ 5 h

Direction

ESE 111°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Baghdad?

Münster (Germany) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,597 km in a straight line, that is 2,235 miles or 1,942 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Baghdad is 4,588 km (2,851 miles), about 47 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 111°). The route crosses from Germany into Iraq. The halfway point is at 44.1142°, 28.8875°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h (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 Münster from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,588 km (2,851 miles) from Münster to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,597 km (2,235 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Baghdad?

About 47 h 42 min on the fastest route (4,588 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Münster?

Baghdad is to the east of Münster, at an initial bearing of 111°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 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.