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Distance from Bogotá to Basrah

Straight line

12,730 km
7,910 mi · 6,874 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 25 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Basrah?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 12,730 km in a straight line, that is 7,910 miles or 6,874 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 Bogotá and Basrah, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bogotá, Basrah lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Colombia into Iraq. The halfway point is at 32.8534°, -20.6078°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bogotá from Basrah?

The straight-line distance between Bogotá and Basrah is 12,730 km (7,910 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Basrah from Bogotá?

Basrah is to the north-east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 16 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.