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Distance from Basrah to Bogotá

Straight line

12,730 km
7,910 mi · 6,874 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 25 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Bogotá?

Basrah (Iraq) and Bogotá (Colombia) are very far apart: 12,730 km in a straight line, that is 7,910 miles or 6,874 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Basrah and Bogotá, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Basrah, Bogotá lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from Iraq into Colombia. The halfway point is at 32.8534°, -20.6078°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Basrah from Bogotá?

The straight-line distance between Basrah and Bogotá is 12,730 km (7,910 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Bogotá from Basrah?

Bogotá is to the west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Bogotá?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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.