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Distance from Poltava to Baghdad

Straight line

1,980 km
1,230 mi · 1,069 NM

By road

2,957 km
1,838 mi

Travel time

41 h 39 min
flight ≈ 2 h 59 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Baghdad?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,980 km in a straight line, that is 1,230 miles or 1,069 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Baghdad is 2,957 km (1,838 miles), about 41 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Iraq. The halfway point is at 41.5709°, 40.0944°.

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 Poltava from Baghdad?

By road it is 2,957 km (1,838 miles) from Poltava to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 1,980 km (1,230 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Baghdad?

About 41 h 39 min on the fastest route (2,957 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Poltava?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Poltava 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.