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Distance from Samara to Baghdad

Straight line

2,253 km
1,400 mi · 1,217 NM

By road

3,225 km
2,004 mi

Travel time

46 h 44 min
flight ≈ 3 h 19 min

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Baghdad?

Samara (Russia) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 2,253 km in a straight line, that is 1,400 miles or 1,217 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Baghdad is 3,225 km (2,004 miles), about 46 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Baghdad lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from Russia into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.3054°, 46.8013°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 19 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 Samara from Baghdad?

By road it is 3,225 km (2,004 miles) from Samara to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 2,253 km (1,400 miles).

How long is the drive from Samara to Baghdad?

About 46 h 44 min on the fastest route (3,225 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Samara?

Baghdad is to the south of Samara, at an initial bearing of 194°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 19 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.