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Distance from Basrah to Seoul

Straight line

7,138 km
4,435 mi · 3,854 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Seoul?

Basrah (Iraq) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 7,138 km in a straight line, that is 4,435 miles or 3,854 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 Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Basrah, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Iraq into South Korea. The halfway point is at 41.2215°, 85.4059°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Basrah from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Basrah and Seoul is 7,138 km (4,435 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Basrah?

Seoul is to the north-east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 25 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.