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Distance from Basrah to Khartoum

Straight line

2,272 km
1,412 mi · 1,227 NM

By road

4,110 km
2,554 mi

Travel time

48 h 12 min
flight ≈ 3 h 20 min

Direction

SW 226°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Khartoum?

Basrah (Iraq) and Khartoum (Sudan) are quite far apart: 2,272 km in a straight line, that is 1,412 miles or 1,227 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Khartoum is 4,110 km (2,554 miles), about 48 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 81% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Khartoum lies to the south-west (initial bearing 226°). The route crosses from Iraq into Sudan. The halfway point is at 23.2133°, 39.7285°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 20 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 Khartoum?

By road it is 4,110 km (2,554 miles) from Basrah to Khartoum; in a straight line it is 2,272 km (1,412 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Khartoum?

About 48 h 12 min on the fastest route (4,110 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Khartoum from Basrah?

Khartoum is to the south-west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 226°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Khartoum?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 20 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.