EN RO

Distance from Basrah to Tabriz

Straight line

851 km
529 mi · 459 NM

By road

1,285 km
798 mi

Travel time

15 h 46 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

N 351°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Tabriz?

Basrah (Iraq) and Tabriz (Iran) are quite far apart: 851 km in a straight line, that is 529 miles or 459 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Tabriz is 1,285 km (798 miles), about 15 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Tabriz lies to the north (initial bearing 351°). The route crosses from Iraq into Iran. The halfway point is at 34.2965°, 47.0697°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Tabriz?

By road it is 1,285 km (798 miles) from Basrah to Tabriz; in a straight line it is 851 km (529 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Tabriz?

About 15 h 46 min on the fastest route (1,285 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tabriz from Basrah?

Tabriz is to the north of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 351°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Tabriz?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.