Distance from London to Basrah
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How far is London from Basrah?
London (United Kingdom) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,546 km in a straight line, that is 2,824 miles or 2,454 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Basrah is 5,592 km (3,475 miles), about 58 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From London, Basrah lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.5030°, 27.9225°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Basrah
- Basrah – Isfahan 439 km
- Basrah – Baghdad 448 km
- Basrah – Shiraz 468 km
- Basrah – Riyadh 656 km
- Basrah – Karaj 663 km
- Basrah – Tehran 669 km
- Basrah – Mosul 779 km
- Basrah – Tabriz 853 km
- Basrah – Sharjah 944 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Basrah?
By road it is 5,592 km (3,475 miles) from London to Basrah; in a straight line it is 4,546 km (2,824 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Basrah?
About 58 h 45 min on the fastest route (5,592 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Basrah from London?
Basrah is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 102°.
How long is the flight from London to Basrah?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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.