Distance from Addis Ababa to Basrah
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How far is Addis Ababa from Basrah?
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 2,557 km in a straight line, that is 1,589 miles or 1,381 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Addis Ababa to Basrah is 4,997 km (3,105 miles), about 62 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 95% longer than the straight line.
From Addis Ababa, Basrah lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Iraq. The halfway point is at 19.8233°, 42.9551°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Addis Ababa – Kampala 1,185 km
- Addis Ababa – Mecca 1,384 km
- Addis Ababa – Jeddah 1,387 km
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Other distances from Basrah
- Basrah – Isfahan 439 km
- Basrah – Baghdad 448 km
- Basrah – Shiraz 468 km
- Basrah – Riyadh 656 km
- Basrah – Karaj 663 km
- Basrah – Tehran 669 km
- Basrah – Mosul 779 km
- Basrah – Tabriz 853 km
- Basrah – Sharjah 944 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Basrah?
By road it is 4,997 km (3,105 miles) from Addis Ababa to Basrah; in a straight line it is 2,557 km (1,589 miles).
How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Basrah?
About 62 h 13 min on the fastest route (4,997 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Basrah from Addis Ababa?
Basrah is to the north of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 20°.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Basrah?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 42 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.