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Distance from Delhi to Basrah

Straight line

2,853 km
1,773 mi · 1,540 NM

By road

3,873 km
2,407 mi

Travel time

48 h 30 min
flight ≈ 4 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Delhi from Basrah?

Delhi (India) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 2,853 km in a straight line, that is 1,773 miles or 1,540 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Delhi to Basrah is 3,873 km (2,407 miles), about 48 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Delhi, Basrah lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from India into Iraq. The halfway point is at 30.4086°, 62.6444°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 4 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 Delhi from Basrah?

By road it is 3,873 km (2,407 miles) from Delhi to Basrah; in a straight line it is 2,853 km (1,773 miles).

How long is the drive from Delhi to Basrah?

About 48 h 30 min on the fastest route (3,873 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Delhi?

Basrah is to the west of Delhi, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 4 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.