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Distance from Shiraz to Baghdad

Straight line

876 km
544 mi · 473 NM

By road

1,141 km
709 mi

Travel time

13 h 31 min
flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Baghdad?

Shiraz (Iran) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 876 km in a straight line, that is 544 miles or 473 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Baghdad is 1,141 km (709 miles), about 13 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Shiraz, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from Iran into Iraq. The halfway point is at 31.5397°, 48.5472°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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 Shiraz from Baghdad?

By road it is 1,141 km (709 miles) from Shiraz to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 876 km (544 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiraz to Baghdad?

About 13 h 31 min on the fastest route (1,141 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Shiraz?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.