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Distance from Basrah to São Paulo

Straight line

11,704 km
7,273 mi · 6,320 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 8 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from São Paulo?

Basrah (Iraq) and São Paulo (Brazil) are very far apart: 11,704 km in a straight line, that is 7,273 miles or 6,320 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 São Paulo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Basrah, São Paulo lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from Iraq into Brazil. The halfway point is at 5.1132°, -1.3475°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Basrah from São Paulo?

The straight-line distance between Basrah and São Paulo is 11,704 km (7,273 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is São Paulo from Basrah?

São Paulo is to the west of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 8 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.