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Distance from Yaoundé to Baghdad

Straight line

4,722 km
2,934 mi · 2,550 NM

By road

7,340 km
4,561 mi

Travel time

100 h 20 min
flight ≈ 6 h 24 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Baghdad?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,722 km in a straight line, that is 2,934 miles or 2,550 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yaoundé to Baghdad is 7,340 km (4,561 miles), about 100 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Yaoundé, Baghdad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Iraq. The halfway point is at 19.3329°, 26.4620°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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 Yaoundé from Baghdad?

By road it is 7,340 km (4,561 miles) from Yaoundé to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 4,722 km (2,934 miles).

How long is the drive from Yaoundé to Baghdad?

About 100 h 20 min on the fastest route (7,340 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Yaoundé?

Baghdad is to the north-east of Yaoundé, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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.