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Distance from Basrah to Aleppo

Straight line

1,172 km
728 mi · 633 NM

By road

1,387 km
862 mi

Travel time

15 h 38 min
flight ≈ 1 h 58 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Aleppo?

Basrah (Iraq) and Aleppo (Syria) are quite far apart: 1,172 km in a straight line, that is 728 miles or 633 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Aleppo is 1,387 km (862 miles), about 15 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Aleppo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Iraq into Syria. The halfway point is at 33.4680°, 42.6451°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Basrah from Aleppo?

By road it is 1,387 km (862 miles) from Basrah to Aleppo; in a straight line it is 1,172 km (728 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Aleppo?

About 15 h 38 min on the fastest route (1,387 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aleppo from Basrah?

Aleppo is to the north-west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Aleppo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 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.