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How far is Istanbul from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers / 881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Istanbul (IST) is 1299 miles / 2091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 5 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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1014
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Distance from Baghdad to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1014.139 miles
  • 1632.099 kilometers
  • 881.263 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
  • 1013.042 miles
  • 1630.333 kilometers
  • 880.309 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Baghdad and Istanbul?

There is no time difference between Baghdad and Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Istanbul generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 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 Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

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 Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E

Airlines flying from Baghdad (BGW) to Istanbul (IST)

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