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Distance from Zürich to Baghdad

Straight line

3,380 km
2,100 mi · 1,825 NM

By road

4,276 km
2,657 mi

Travel time

45 h 3 min
flight ≈ 4 h 44 min

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Baghdad?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 3,380 km in a straight line, that is 2,100 miles or 1,825 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zürich to Baghdad is 4,276 km (2,657 miles), about 45 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Zürich, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from Switzerland into Iraq. The halfway point is at 41.7493°, 28.4119°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 44 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 Zürich from Baghdad?

By road it is 4,276 km (2,657 miles) from Zürich to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 3,380 km (2,100 miles).

How long is the drive from Zürich to Baghdad?

About 45 h 3 min on the fastest route (4,276 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Zürich?

Baghdad is to the east of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 44 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.