EN RO

Distance from Şanlıurfa to Basrah

Straight line

1,111 km
691 mi · 600 NM

By road

1,358 km
844 mi

Travel time

16 h 17 min
flight ≈ 1 h 53 min

Direction

SE 129°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Basrah → Şanlıurfa

How far is Şanlıurfa from Basrah?

Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) and Basrah (Iraq) are quite far apart: 1,111 km in a straight line, that is 691 miles or 600 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Şanlıurfa to Basrah is 1,358 km (844 miles), about 16 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Şanlıurfa, Basrah lies to the south-east (initial bearing 129°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iraq. The halfway point is at 33.9193°, 43.4627°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 53 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 Şanlıurfa from Basrah?

By road it is 1,358 km (844 miles) from Şanlıurfa to Basrah; in a straight line it is 1,111 km (691 miles).

How long is the drive from Şanlıurfa to Basrah?

About 16 h 17 min on the fastest route (1,358 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Şanlıurfa?

Basrah is to the south-east of Şanlıurfa, at an initial bearing of 129°.

How long is the flight from Şanlıurfa to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 53 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.