EN RO

Distance from Recife to Baghdad

Straight line

9,517 km
5,914 mi · 5,139 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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

How far is Recife from Baghdad?

Recife (Brazil) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 9,517 km in a straight line, that is 5,914 miles or 5,139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Recife, Baghdad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Brazil into Iraq. The halfway point is at 16.2033°, 0.7435°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Recife from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Baghdad is 9,517 km (5,914 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Baghdad from Recife?

Baghdad is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.