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Distance from Lahore to Basrah

Straight line

2,533 km
1,574 mi · 1,368 NM

By road

3,356 km
2,085 mi

Travel time

42 h 13 min
flight ≈ 3 h 40 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Lahore from Basrah?

Lahore (Pakistan) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 2,533 km in a straight line, that is 1,574 miles or 1,368 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lahore to Basrah is 3,356 km (2,085 miles), about 42 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Lahore, Basrah lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Iraq. The halfway point is at 31.7241°, 60.9910°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 40 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 Lahore from Basrah?

By road it is 3,356 km (2,085 miles) from Lahore to Basrah; in a straight line it is 2,533 km (1,574 miles).

How long is the drive from Lahore to Basrah?

About 42 h 13 min on the fastest route (3,356 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Lahore?

Basrah is to the west of Lahore, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Lahore to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 40 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.