The 15 Best Day Trips from Khānaqīn
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Khānaqīn, Iraq, led by Baghdad, Sadr City, Sulaymaniyah. The closest is Kelar, about 35 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Khānaqīn at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 145 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Sadr City | 137 km SW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Sulaymaniyah | 135 km N | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Kelar | 32 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Sāmarrā’ | 139 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Al Miqdādīyah | 59 km SW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Baqubah | 98 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Īlām | 124 km SE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Marīvān | 149 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ţūz Khūrmātū | 92 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Eslāmābād-e Gharb | 108 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Khāliş | 99 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Halabja | 107 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Javānrūd | 113 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb | 45 km E | 50 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Khānaqīn
- 1
Baghdad, Iraq
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Khānaqīn4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for بلازما بغداد cnc.
- 2
Sadr City, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Khānaqīn4 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north of Khānaqīn4 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Kelar, Iraq
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km north of Khānaqīn1 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Sāmarrā’, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Khānaqīn4 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Al Miqdādīyah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-west of Khānaqīn2 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Baqubah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-west of Khānaqīn3 hr round trip - 8
Īlām, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Khānaqīn3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Marīvān, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of Khānaqīn4 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-west of Khānaqīn2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Eslāmābād-e Gharb, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Khānaqīn3 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Khāliş, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-west of Khānaqīn3 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Halabja, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-east of Khānaqīn3 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Javānrūd, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-east of Khānaqīn3 hr 30 min round trip - 15
Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km east of Khānaqīn1 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Khānaqīn to Baghdad
A realistic pace for Baghdad, 145 km from Khānaqīn. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Khānaqīn
- 09:45Arrive in Baghdad (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00بلازما بغداد cnc
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Baghdad
- 15:45Head back to Khānaqīn
- 18:00Home in Khānaqīn
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Khānaqīn?
- The best day trips from Khānaqīn are Baghdad, Sadr City, Sulaymaniyah, Kelar, Sāmarrā’. The closest is Kelar, about 35 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Khānaqīn?
- Kelar is the closest, 32 km north of Khānaqīn, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Khānaqīn?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Khānaqīn: Kelar (35 min), Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Khānaqīn for a day out?
- Baghdad is the largest city in day-trip range, 145 km south-west of Khānaqīn and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Khānaqīn?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Marīvān at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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