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Distance from Mexico City to Basrah

Straight line

13,449 km
8,357 mi · 7,262 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 19 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Mexico City from Basrah?

Mexico City (Mexico) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 13,449 km in a straight line, that is 8,357 miles or 7,262 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 Mexico City and Basrah, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mexico City, Basrah lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from Mexico into Iraq. The halfway point is at 58.2579°, -34.3178°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mexico City from Basrah?

The straight-line distance between Mexico City and Basrah is 13,449 km (8,357 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Basrah from Mexico City?

Basrah is to the north-east of Mexico City, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 19 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.