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Distance from Basrah to Mexico City

Straight line

13,449 km
8,357 mi · 7,262 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 19 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Mexico City?

Basrah (Iraq) and Mexico City (Mexico) are very far apart: 13,449 km in a straight line, that is 8,357 miles or 7,262 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Basrah and Mexico City, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Basrah, Mexico City lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Iraq into Mexico. The halfway point is at 58.2579°, -34.3178°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Basrah from Mexico City?

The straight-line distance between Basrah and Mexico City is 13,449 km (8,357 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mexico City from Basrah?

Mexico City is to the north-west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Mexico City?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 19 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.