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Distance from Basrah to Delhi

Straight line

2,853 km
1,773 mi · 1,540 NM

By road

3,874 km
2,407 mi

Travel time

48 h 43 min
flight ≈ 4 h 4 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Delhi?

Basrah (Iraq) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 2,853 km in a straight line, that is 1,773 miles or 1,540 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Delhi is 3,874 km (2,407 miles), about 48 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Delhi lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Iraq into India. The halfway point is at 30.4086°, 62.6444°.

A direct flight would take about 4 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 Delhi?

By road it is 3,874 km (2,407 miles) from Basrah to Delhi; in a straight line it is 2,853 km (1,773 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Delhi?

About 48 h 43 min on the fastest route (3,874 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Basrah?

Delhi is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.