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Distance from São Paulo to Basrah

Straight line

11,704 km
7,273 mi · 6,320 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is São Paulo from Basrah?

São Paulo (Brazil) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 11,704 km in a straight line, that is 7,273 miles or 6,320 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 São Paulo and Basrah, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From São Paulo, Basrah lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Brazil into Iraq. The halfway point is at 5.1132°, -1.3475°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is São Paulo from Basrah?

The straight-line distance between São Paulo and Basrah is 11,704 km (7,273 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Basrah from São Paulo?

Basrah is to the north-east of São Paulo, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 8 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.