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Distance from Tokyo to Baghdad

Straight line

8,363 km
5,196 mi · 4,515 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 57 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Baghdad?

Tokyo (Japan) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 8,363 km in a straight line, that is 5,196 miles or 4,515 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tokyo and Baghdad, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from Japan into Iraq. The halfway point is at 45.5837°, 91.1604°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Baghdad is 8,363 km (5,196 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Baghdad from Tokyo?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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.