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Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Baghdad

Straight line

2,384 km
1,481 mi · 1,287 NM

By road

3,261 km
2,026 mi

Travel time

38 h 43 min
flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

ESE 123°
initial bearing

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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Baghdad?

Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 2,384 km in a straight line, that is 1,481 miles or 1,287 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Șimleu Silvaniei to Baghdad is 3,261 km (2,026 miles), about 38 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Șimleu Silvaniei, Baghdad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). The route crosses from Romania into Iraq. The halfway point is at 40.7873°, 34.7291°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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 Șimleu Silvaniei from Baghdad?

By road it is 3,261 km (2,026 miles) from Șimleu Silvaniei to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 2,384 km (1,481 miles).

How long is the drive from Șimleu Silvaniei to Baghdad?

About 38 h 43 min on the fastest route (3,261 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Baghdad is to the south-east of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 123°.

How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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.