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How far is Galle from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 2980 miles / 4797 kilometers / 2590 nautical miles.

Baghdad International Airport – Koggala Airport

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2980
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4797
Kilometers
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2590
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 8 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
332 kg

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Distance from Baghdad to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2980.462 miles
  • 4796.589 kilometers
  • 2589.951 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
  • 2982.837 miles
  • 4800.410 kilometers
  • 2592.014 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 Galle?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Koggala Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Galle generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Baghdad to Galle

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

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 Koggala Airport
City: Galle
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: KCT
ICAO Code: VCCK
Coordinates: 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E