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Distance from Basrah to Isfahan

Straight line

439 km
273 mi · 237 NM

By road

676 km
420 mi

Travel time

9 h 2 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Isfahan?

Basrah (Iraq) and Isfahan (Iran) are a medium distance apart: 439 km in a straight line, that is 273 miles or 237 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Isfahan is 676 km (420 miles), about 9 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Isfahan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Iraq into Iran. The halfway point is at 31.5953°, 49.7051°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Isfahan?

By road it is 676 km (420 miles) from Basrah to Isfahan; in a straight line it is 439 km (273 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Isfahan?

About 9 h 2 min on the fastest route (676 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Isfahan from Basrah?

Isfahan is to the north-east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Isfahan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.