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How far is Washington D.C. from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 6208 miles / 9991 kilometers / 5395 nautical miles.

Baghdad International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Baghdad to Washington D.C.

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baghdad to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6207.904 miles
  • 9990.653 kilometers
  • 5394.521 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 6194.519 miles
  • 9969.112 kilometers
  • 5382.890 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Baghdad to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Washington D.C. generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Baghdad to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″E
Destination Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W