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Distance from Basrah to Karachi

Straight line

1,994 km
1,239 mi · 1,077 NM

By road

2,624 km
1,631 mi

Travel time

33 h 21 min
flight ≈ 3 h

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Karachi?

Basrah (Iraq) and Karachi (Pakistan) are quite far apart: 1,994 km in a straight line, that is 1,239 miles or 1,077 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Karachi is 2,624 km (1,631 miles), about 33 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from Iraq into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 28.0193°, 57.6466°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h (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 Karachi?

By road it is 2,624 km (1,631 miles) from Basrah to Karachi; in a straight line it is 1,994 km (1,239 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Karachi?

About 33 h 21 min on the fastest route (2,624 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Basrah?

Karachi is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 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.