How far is Basrah from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 93 miles / 150 kilometers / 81 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Basrah (BSR) is 115 miles / 185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 47 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – Basra International Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Basrah
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Basrah. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 92.935 miles
- 149.565 kilometers
- 80.759 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- 93.206 miles
- 150.000 kilometers
- 80.994 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 Kuwait City to Basrah?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Basra International Airport is 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Basrah?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Basra International Airport (BSR)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Basrah generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 85 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Basrah
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Basra International Airport (BSR).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″E |
| Destination | Basra International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Basrah |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BSR |
| ICAO Code: | ORMM |
| Coordinates: | 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E |