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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Basrah

Straight line

11,358 km
7,057 mi · 6,133 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 42 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Basrah?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 11,358 km in a straight line, that is 7,057 miles or 6,133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Rio de Janeiro, Basrah lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Brazil into Iraq. The halfway point is at 5.4099°, 0.3522°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 42 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 Rio de Janeiro from Basrah?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Basrah is 11,358 km (7,057 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Basrah from Rio de Janeiro?

Basrah is to the north-east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 42 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.