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Distance from Tarsus to Baghdad

Straight line

953 km
592 mi · 514 NM

By road

1,197 km
744 mi

Travel time

14 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 41 min

Direction

ESE 112°
initial bearing

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How far is Tarsus from Baghdad?

Tarsus (Türkiye) and Baghdad (Iraq) are quite far apart: 953 km in a straight line, that is 592 miles or 514 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tarsus to Baghdad is 1,197 km (744 miles), about 14 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Tarsus, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 112°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iraq. The halfway point is at 35.2221°, 39.7515°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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 Tarsus from Baghdad?

By road it is 1,197 km (744 miles) from Tarsus to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 953 km (592 miles).

How long is the drive from Tarsus to Baghdad?

About 14 h 13 min on the fastest route (1,197 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Tarsus?

Baghdad is to the east of Tarsus, at an initial bearing of 112°.

How long is the flight from Tarsus to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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.