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Distance from Buenos Aires to Basrah

Straight line

13,234 km
8,223 mi · 7,146 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Basrah?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 13,234 km in a straight line, that is 8,223 miles or 7,146 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 Buenos Aires and Basrah, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Buenos Aires, Basrah lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Argentina into Iraq. The halfway point is at -3.4123°, -3.5541°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Buenos Aires from Basrah?

The straight-line distance between Buenos Aires and Basrah is 13,234 km (8,223 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Basrah from Buenos Aires?

Basrah is to the east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 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.