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Distance from Basrah to Lahore

Straight line

2,533 km
1,574 mi · 1,368 NM

By road

3,358 km
2,087 mi

Travel time

42 h 27 min
flight ≈ 3 h 40 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Lahore?

Basrah (Iraq) and Lahore (Pakistan) are very far apart: 2,533 km in a straight line, that is 1,574 miles or 1,368 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Lahore is 3,358 km (2,087 miles), about 42 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Lahore lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Iraq into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 31.7241°, 60.9910°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 40 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 Lahore?

By road it is 3,358 km (2,087 miles) from Basrah to Lahore; in a straight line it is 2,533 km (1,574 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Lahore?

About 42 h 27 min on the fastest route (3,358 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lahore from Basrah?

Lahore is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Lahore?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 40 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.