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How far is Basrah from Beirut?

The distance between Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 748 miles / 1203 kilometers / 650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beirut (BEY) to Basrah (BSR) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 10 minutes.

Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from Beirut to Basrah

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beirut to Basrah. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 747.553 miles
  • 1203.069 kilometers
  • 649.606 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
  • 746.336 miles
  • 1201.111 kilometers
  • 648.548 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 Beirut to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport to Basra International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beirut and Basrah?

There is no time difference between Beirut and Basrah.

Flight carbon footprint between Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Beirut to Basrah generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beirut to Basrah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Basra International Airport (BSR).

Airport information

Origin Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
City: Beirut
Country: Lebanon Flag of Lebanon
IATA Code: BEY
ICAO Code: OLBA
Coordinates: 33°49′15″N, 35°29′18″E
Destination Basra International Airport
City: Basrah
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BSR
ICAO Code: ORMM
Coordinates: 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E

Airlines flying from Beirut (BEY) to Basrah (BSR)

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