How far is Basrah from Aqaba?
The distance between Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 760 miles / 1223 kilometers / 660 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Aqaba (AQJ) to Basrah (BSR) is 1040 miles / 1674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 12 minutes.
King Hussein International Airport – Basra International Airport
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Distance from Aqaba to Basrah
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aqaba to Basrah. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 759.789 miles
- 1222.762 kilometers
- 660.239 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 758.329 miles
- 1220.413 kilometers
- 658.970 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Aqaba to Basrah?
The estimated flight time from King Hussein International Airport to Basra International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Aqaba and Basrah?
Flight carbon footprint between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Basra International Airport (BSR)
On average, flying from Aqaba to Basrah generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Aqaba to Basrah
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Basra International Airport (BSR).
Airport information
| Origin | King Hussein International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aqaba |
| Country: | Jordan  |
| IATA Code: | AQJ |
| ICAO Code: | OJAQ |
| Coordinates: | 29°36′41″N, 35°1′5″E |
| Destination | Basra International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Basrah |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BSR |
| ICAO Code: | ORMM |
| Coordinates: | 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E |