Distance from Basrah to Medina
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How far is Basrah from Medina?
Basrah (Iraq) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) are quite far apart: 1,048 km in a straight line, that is 651 miles or 566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Basrah, Medina lies to the south-west (initial bearing 232°). The route crosses from Iraq into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 27.5482°, 43.5850°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Basrah
- Basrah – Isfahan 439 km
- Basrah – Baghdad 448 km
- Basrah – Shiraz 468 km
- Basrah – Riyadh 656 km
- Basrah – Karaj 663 km
- Basrah – Tehran 669 km
- Basrah – Mosul 779 km
- Basrah – Tabriz 853 km
- Basrah – Sharjah 944 km
Other distances from Medina
- Medina – Jeddah 334 km
- Medina – Mecca 339 km
- Medina – Riyadh 719 km
- Medina – Amman 907 km
- Medina – Giza 1,034 km
- Medina – Cairo 1,034 km
- Medina – Damascus 1,056 km
- Medina – Baghdad 1,091 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Basrah from Medina?
The straight-line distance between Basrah and Medina is 1,048 km (651 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Medina from Basrah?
Medina is to the south-west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 232°.
How long is the flight from Basrah to Medina?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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.