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How far is Baghdad from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) is 2556 miles / 4114 kilometers / 2221 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Baghdad International Airport

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Distance from London to Baghdad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2556.400 miles
  • 4114.127 kilometers
  • 2221.451 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
  • 2551.973 miles
  • 4107.003 kilometers
  • 2217.604 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 London to Baghdad?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Baghdad International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Baghdad International Airport (BGW)

On average, flying from London to Baghdad generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Baghdad

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Baghdad International Airport (BGW).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination 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