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How far is Kars from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) is 507 miles / 816 kilometers / 441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Kars (KSY) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 0 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Kars Harakani Airport

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507
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816
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441
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Distance from Baghdad to Kars

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 507.159 miles
  • 816.193 kilometers
  • 440.709 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
  • 508.126 miles
  • 817.749 kilometers
  • 441.549 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 Kars?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Kars Harakani Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Baghdad and Kars?

There is no time difference between Baghdad and Kars.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Kars generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 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 Kars

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY).

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 Kars Harakani Airport
City: Kars
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: KSY
ICAO Code: LTCF
Coordinates: 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E