Distance from Soweto to Baghdad
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How far is Soweto from Baghdad?
Soweto (South Africa) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,825 km in a straight line, that is 4,241 miles or 3,685 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Baghdad lies to the north (initial bearing 16°). The route crosses from South Africa into Iraq. The halfway point is at 3.5734°, 35.8348°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Other distances from Baghdad
- Baghdad – Mosul 353 km
- Baghdad – Basrah 448 km
- Baghdad – Tabriz 554 km
- Baghdad – Van 580 km
- Baghdad – Batman 585 km
- Baghdad – Diyarbakır 634 km
- Baghdad – Şanlıurfa 663 km
- Baghdad – Karaj 664 km
- Baghdad – Isfahan 683 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from Baghdad?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Baghdad is 6,825 km (4,241 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Baghdad from Soweto?
Baghdad is to the north of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 16°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Baghdad?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 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.