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How far is Geçitkale from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Geçitkale (Geçitkale Air Base) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers / 536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Geçitkale (GEC) is 934 miles / 1503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 12 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Geçitkale Air Base

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Distance from Baghdad to Geçitkale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 616.431 miles
  • 992.050 kilometers
  • 535.664 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
  • 615.227 miles
  • 990.113 kilometers
  • 534.618 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 Geçitkale?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Geçitkale Air Base is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Geçitkale generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Geçitkale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC).

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 Geçitkale Air Base
City: Geçitkale
Country: Cyprus Flag of Cyprus
IATA Code: GEC
ICAO Code: LCGK
Coordinates: 35°14′9″N, 33°43′27″E