The straight-line distance from Cairo, Egypt to Baghdad, Iraq is 1,294 km (804 miles).Baghdad is ENE of Cairo.
Distance (km)
1,294
straight line
Distance (miles)
804
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
70° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 6 min | 1,294 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 21 hr | ~1,682 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 | Cairo, Egypt |
| To | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,294 km (804 miles) |
| Bearing | 70° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
| Coordinates (Baghdad) | 33.3152°, 44.3661° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Baghdad is 1,294 km (804 miles). Baghdad is ENE of Cairo.
A direct flight from Cairo to Baghdad takes approximately 2 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Cairo to Baghdad takes approximately 21 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 ENE (70 degrees) from Cairo.
The distance from Baghdad to Cairo is the same: 1,294 km (804 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.