Distance from Basrah to Addis Ababa
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How far is Basrah from Addis Ababa?
Basrah (Iraq) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 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, Basrah to Addis Ababa is 4,997 km (3,105 miles), about 61 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 95% longer than the straight line.
From Basrah, Addis Ababa lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). The route crosses from Iraq into Ethiopia. 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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- Basrah – Shiraz 468 km
- Basrah – Riyadh 656 km
- Basrah – Karaj 663 km
- Basrah – Tehran 669 km
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- Basrah – Tabriz 853 km
- Basrah – Sharjah 944 km
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- Addis Ababa – Mogadishu 1,066 km
- Addis Ababa – Nairobi 1,166 km
- Addis Ababa – Kampala 1,185 km
- Addis Ababa – Mecca 1,384 km
- Addis Ababa – Jeddah 1,387 km
- Addis Ababa – Medina 1,720 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Basrah from Addis Ababa?
By road it is 4,997 km (3,105 miles) from Basrah to Addis Ababa; in a straight line it is 2,557 km (1,589 miles).
How long is the drive from Basrah to Addis Ababa?
About 61 h 58 min on the fastest route (4,997 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Addis Ababa from Basrah?
Addis Ababa is to the south-west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 203°.
How long is the flight from Basrah to Addis Ababa?
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.