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Distance from Sydney to Basrah

Straight line

12,969 km
8,059 mi · 7,003 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 43 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Basrah?

Sydney (Australia) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 12,969 km in a straight line, that is 8,059 miles or 7,003 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 Sydney and Basrah, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Basrah lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Australia into Iraq. The halfway point is at -2.7089°, 98.1544°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Basrah?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Basrah is 12,969 km (8,059 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Basrah from Sydney?

Basrah is to the west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 43 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.