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Distance from Pyongyang to Baghdad

Straight line

7,094 km
4,408 mi · 3,831 NM

By road

8,734 km
5,427 mi

Travel time

103 h 11 min
flight ≈ 9 h 22 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Baghdad?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 7,094 km in a straight line, that is 4,408 miles or 3,831 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Baghdad is 8,734 km (5,427 miles), about 103 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Pyongyang, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from North Korea into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.9535°, 83.2870°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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 Pyongyang from Baghdad?

By road it is 8,734 km (5,427 miles) from Pyongyang to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 7,094 km (4,408 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Baghdad?

About 103 h 11 min on the fastest route (8,734 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Pyongyang?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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.