EN RO

Distance from Paris to Baghdad

Straight line

3,867 km
2,403 mi · 2,088 NM

By road

4,808 km
2,987 mi

Travel time

50 h 5 min
flight ≈ 5 h 20 min

Direction

E 101°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Baghdad → Paris

How far is Paris from Baghdad?

Paris (France) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,867 km in a straight line, that is 2,403 miles or 2,088 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Paris to Baghdad is 4,808 km (2,987 miles), about 50 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Paris, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 101°). The route crosses from France into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.0305°, 25.9896°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 20 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 Paris from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,808 km (2,987 miles) from Paris to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,867 km (2,403 miles).

How long is the drive from Paris to Baghdad?

About 50 h 5 min on the fastest route (4,808 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Paris?

Baghdad is to the east of Paris, at an initial bearing of 101°.

How long is the flight from Paris to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 20 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.