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How far is Damascus from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Damascus (Damascus International Airport) is 447 miles / 719 kilometers / 388 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Damascus (DAM) is 601 miles / 967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Damascus International Airport

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447
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719
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388
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Distance from Baghdad to Damascus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 446.540 miles
  • 718.636 kilometers
  • 388.032 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
  • 445.591 miles
  • 717.109 kilometers
  • 387.208 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 Damascus?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Damascus International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Baghdad and Damascus?

There is no time difference between Baghdad and Damascus.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Damascus International Airport (DAM)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Damascus generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Damascus

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

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 Damascus International Airport
City: Damascus
Country: Syria Flag of Syria
IATA Code: DAM
ICAO Code: OSDI
Coordinates: 33°24′41″N, 36°30′56″E