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Distance from Basrah to London

Straight line

4,546 km
2,824 mi · 2,454 NM

By road

5,592 km
3,475 mi

Travel time

58 h 41 min
flight ≈ 6 h 11 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from London?

Basrah (Iraq) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,546 km in a straight line, that is 2,824 miles or 2,454 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to London is 5,592 km (3,475 miles), about 58 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Iraq into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 43.5030°, 27.9225°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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 London?

By road it is 5,592 km (3,475 miles) from Basrah to London; in a straight line it is 4,546 km (2,824 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to London?

About 58 h 41 min on the fastest route (5,592 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Basrah?

London is to the north-west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to London?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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.