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Distance from Yueyang to Baghdad

Straight line

6,431 km
3,996 mi · 3,472 NM

By road

8,246 km
5,124 mi

Travel time

97 h 9 min
flight ≈ 8 h 32 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Yueyang from Baghdad?

Yueyang (China) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,431 km in a straight line, that is 3,996 miles or 3,472 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yueyang to Baghdad is 8,246 km (5,124 miles), about 97 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Yueyang, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 36.4275°, 79.5739°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 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 Yueyang from Baghdad?

By road it is 8,246 km (5,124 miles) from Yueyang to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 6,431 km (3,996 miles).

How long is the drive from Yueyang to Baghdad?

About 97 h 9 min on the fastest route (8,246 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Yueyang?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Yueyang, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Yueyang to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 32 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.