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Distance from Plovdiv to Baghdad

Straight line

1,982 km
1,232 mi · 1,070 NM

By road

2,496 km
1,551 mi

Travel time

26 h 40 min
flight ≈ 2 h 59 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Baghdad?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,982 km in a straight line, that is 1,232 miles or 1,070 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Baghdad is 2,496 km (1,551 miles), about 26 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Iraq. The halfway point is at 38.1544°, 35.1671°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 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 Plovdiv from Baghdad?

By road it is 2,496 km (1,551 miles) from Plovdiv to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 1,982 km (1,232 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Baghdad?

About 26 h 40 min on the fastest route (2,496 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Plovdiv?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 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.