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Distance from Basrah to Baghdad

Straight line

448 km
278 mi · 242 NM

By road

534 km
332 mi

Travel time

5 h 40 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Baghdad?

Basrah (Iraq) and Baghdad (Iraq) are a medium distance apart: 448 km in a straight line, that is 278 miles or 242 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Baghdad is 534 km (332 miles), about 5 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). Both cities are in Iraq. The halfway point is at 31.9357°, 46.1167°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Baghdad?

By road it is 534 km (332 miles) from Basrah to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 448 km (278 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Baghdad?

About 5 h 40 min on the fastest route (534 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Basrah?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.