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Distance from Rome to Baghdad

Straight line

2,951 km
1,834 mi · 1,593 NM

By road

4,306 km
2,675 mi

Travel time

45 h 1 min
flight ≈ 4 h 11 min

Direction

E 98°
initial bearing

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How far is Rome from Baghdad?

Rome (Italy) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 2,951 km in a straight line, that is 1,834 miles or 1,593 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rome to Baghdad is 4,306 km (2,675 miles), about 45 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Rome, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). The route crosses from Italy into Iraq. The halfway point is at 38.7045°, 29.3991°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 11 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 Rome from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,306 km (2,675 miles) from Rome to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 2,951 km (1,834 miles).

How long is the drive from Rome to Baghdad?

About 45 h 1 min on the fastest route (4,306 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Rome?

Baghdad is to the east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 98°.

How long is the flight from Rome to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 11 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.