How far is Basrah from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 390 miles / 627 kilometers / 338 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Basrah (BSR) is 559 miles / 899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 23 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Basra International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Basrah
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Basrah. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 389.508 miles
- 626.853 kilometers
- 338.473 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- 390.794 miles
- 628.922 kilometers
- 339.590 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 Riyadh to Basrah?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Basra International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Basrah?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Basra International Airport (BSR)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Basrah generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Basrah
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Basra International Airport (BSR).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Basra International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Basrah |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BSR |
| ICAO Code: | ORMM |
| Coordinates: | 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E |