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Distance from Tabriz to Basrah

Straight line

851 km
529 mi · 459 NM

By road

1,283 km
797 mi

Travel time

15 h 41 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Tabriz from Basrah?

Tabriz (Iran) and Basrah (Iraq) are quite far apart: 851 km in a straight line, that is 529 miles or 459 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tabriz to Basrah is 1,283 km (797 miles), about 15 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Tabriz, Basrah lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from Iran into Iraq. The halfway point is at 34.2965°, 47.0697°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Tabriz from Basrah?

By road it is 1,283 km (797 miles) from Tabriz to Basrah; in a straight line it is 851 km (529 miles).

How long is the drive from Tabriz to Basrah?

About 15 h 41 min on the fastest route (1,283 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Tabriz?

Basrah is to the south of Tabriz, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Tabriz to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.