Distance from Los Angeles to Basrah
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How far is Los Angeles from Basrah?
Los Angeles (United States) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 12,710 km in a straight line, that is 7,898 miles or 6,863 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Los Angeles, Basrah lies to the north (initial bearing 13°). The route crosses from United States into Iraq. The halfway point is at 78.9643°, -26.1734°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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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 Los Angeles from Basrah?
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Basrah is 12,710 km (7,898 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Basrah from Los Angeles?
Basrah is to the north of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 13°.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Basrah?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 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.