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How far is Basrah from Showt?

The distance between Showt (Maku National Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 632 miles / 1018 kilometers / 550 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Showt (IMQ) to Basrah (BSR) is 899 miles / 1446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 36 minutes.

Maku National Airport – Basra International Airport

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632
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1018
Kilometers
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550
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 41 min
CO2 emission
117 kg

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Distance from Showt to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 632.376 miles
  • 1017.710 kilometers
  • 549.519 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
  • 633.590 miles
  • 1019.664 kilometers
  • 550.575 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 Showt to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Maku National Airport to Basra International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Maku National Airport (IMQ) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Showt to Basrah generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Showt to Basrah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Maku National Airport (IMQ) and Basra International Airport (BSR).

Airport information

Origin Maku National Airport
City: Showt
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: IMQ
ICAO Code: OITU
Coordinates: 39°19′48″N, 44°25′48″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