How far is Baghdad from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) is 591 miles / 951 kilometers / 514 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Baghdad (BGW) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 21 minutes.
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Distance from Riyadh to Baghdad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Baghdad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 591.009 miles
- 951.136 kilometers
- 513.573 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- 592.718 miles
- 953.887 kilometers
- 515.058 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 Riyadh to Baghdad?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Baghdad International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Baghdad?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Baghdad generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Baghdad
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Baghdad International Airport (BGW).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Baghdad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baghdad |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BGW |
| ICAO Code: | ORBI |
| Coordinates: | 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″E |