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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 6421 miles / 10334 kilometers / 5580 nautical miles.

Baghdad International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Baghdad to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6420.987 miles
  • 10333.577 kilometers
  • 5579.685 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
  • 6407.655 miles
  • 10312.121 kilometers
  • 5568.100 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 12 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Raleigh generates about 774 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 774 kilograms equals 1 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Baghdad to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W