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How far is Baghdad from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) is 6219 miles / 10009 kilometers / 5405 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Baghdad International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Baghdad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6219.491 miles
  • 10009.300 kilometers
  • 5404.589 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
  • 6206.076 miles
  • 9987.711 kilometers
  • 5392.932 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 Washington D.C. to Baghdad?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baghdad International Airport (BGW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Baghdad generates about 747 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 747 kilograms equals 1 646 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Baghdad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baghdad International Airport (BGW).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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