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Distance from Samsun to Baghdad

Straight line

1,134 km
704 mi · 612 NM

By road

1,621 km
1,007 mi

Travel time

20 h 7 min
flight ≈ 1 h 55 min

Direction

SE 139°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Baghdad?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,134 km in a straight line, that is 704 miles or 612 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samsun to Baghdad is 1,621 km (1,007 miles), about 20 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Samsun, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 139°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iraq. The halfway point is at 37.3785°, 40.5821°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 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 Samsun from Baghdad?

By road it is 1,621 km (1,007 miles) from Samsun to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 1,134 km (704 miles).

How long is the drive from Samsun to Baghdad?

About 20 h 7 min on the fastest route (1,621 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Samsun?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 139°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 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.