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Distance from Basrah to Amman

Straight line

1,138 km
707 mi · 615 NM

By road

1,402 km
871 mi

Travel time

15 h 40 min
flight ≈ 1 h 55 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Amman?

Basrah (Iraq) and Amman (Jordan) are quite far apart: 1,138 km in a straight line, that is 707 miles or 615 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Amman is 1,402 km (871 miles), about 15 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Amman lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from Iraq into Jordan. The halfway point is at 31.3678°, 41.9082°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 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 Amman?

By road it is 1,402 km (871 miles) from Basrah to Amman; in a straight line it is 1,138 km (707 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Amman?

About 15 h 40 min on the fastest route (1,402 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amman from Basrah?

Amman is to the west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Amman?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 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.