The straight-line distance from Nairobi, Kenya to Baghdad, Iraq is 3,929 km (2,441 miles).Baghdad is N of Nairobi.
Distance (km)
3,929
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,441
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
N
11° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 24 min | 3,929 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 63 hr 48 min | ~5,108 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 | Nairobi, Kenya |
| To | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,929 km (2,441 miles) |
| Bearing | 11° (N) |
| Coordinates (Nairobi) | -1.2921°, 36.8219° |
| Coordinates (Baghdad) | 33.3152°, 44.3661° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nairobi to Baghdad is 3,929 km (2,441 miles). Baghdad is N of Nairobi.
A direct flight from Nairobi to Baghdad takes approximately 5 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Nairobi to Baghdad takes approximately 63 hr 48 min. 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 N (11 degrees) from Nairobi.
The distance from Baghdad to Nairobi is the same: 3,929 km (2,441 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.