Distance from Erbil to Kirkuk (Iraq)

The distance between Erbil and Kirkuk is 87 kilometers (54 miles).

Erbil, Iraq

Kirkuk, Iraq

From Erbil to Kirkuk, the straight-line distance is 87 kilometers, heading southeast. Erbil is situated at an altitude of 429 meters above sea level, while Kirkuk is at 346 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 18-20 hours
Bicycle 6-8 hours
Motorcycle 2-3 hours
Car 2-3 hours
Helicopter 20-30 minutes
Speed Time
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Erbil, Iraq

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad

Coordinates: 36.1912° N 44.0094° E

Elevation: 429 m (1,407 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Kirkuk, Iraq

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad

Coordinates: 35.4681° N 44.3922° E

Elevation: 346 m (1,135 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Kirkuk Air Base (KIK)

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