Distance from Basrah to Sharjah
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How far is Basrah from Sharjah?
Basrah (Iraq) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) are quite far apart: 944 km in a straight line, that is 587 miles or 510 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Basrah, Sharjah lies to the south-east (initial bearing 126°). The route crosses from Iraq into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 27.9756°, 51.6877°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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
Other distances from Sharjah
- Sharjah – Dubai 31 km
- Sharjah – Shiraz 554 km
- Sharjah – Riyadh 879 km
- Sharjah – Isfahan 891 km
- Sharjah – Karachi 1,169 km
- Sharjah – Tehran 1,213 km
- Sharjah – Karaj 1,241 km
- Sharjah – Mashhad 1,283 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Basrah from Sharjah?
The straight-line distance between Basrah and Sharjah is 944 km (587 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Sharjah from Basrah?
Sharjah is to the south-east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 126°.
How long is the flight from Basrah to Sharjah?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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.