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Distance from Basrah to Mosul

Straight line

778 km
483 mi · 420 NM

By road

927 km
576 mi

Travel time

10 h 18 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Mosul?

Basrah (Iraq) and Mosul (Iraq) are quite far apart: 778 km in a straight line, that is 483 miles or 420 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Mosul is 927 km (576 miles), about 10 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Mosul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). Both cities are in Iraq. The halfway point is at 33.4435°, 45.5280°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Mosul?

By road it is 927 km (576 miles) from Basrah to Mosul; in a straight line it is 778 km (483 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Mosul?

About 10 h 18 min on the fastest route (927 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mosul from Basrah?

Mosul is to the north-west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.