The straight-line distance from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Baghdad, Iraq is 982 km (610 miles).Baghdad is NNW of Riyadh.
Distance (km)
982
straight line
Distance (miles)
610
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNW
347° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 42 min | 982 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 16 hr | ~1,277 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| To | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Straight-line Distance | 982 km (610 miles) |
| Bearing | 347° (NNW) |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
| Coordinates (Baghdad) | 33.3152°, 44.3661° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Riyadh to Baghdad is 982 km (610 miles). Baghdad is NNW of Riyadh.
A direct flight from Riyadh to Baghdad takes approximately 1 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Riyadh to Baghdad takes approximately 16 hr. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Baghdad is NNW (347 degrees) from Riyadh.
The distance from Baghdad to Riyadh is the same: 982 km (610 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.