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How far is Basrah from Shiraz?

The distance between Shiraz (Shiraz International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiraz (SYZ) to Basrah (BSR) is 395 miles / 636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 30 minutes.

Shiraz International Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from Shiraz to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 303.356 miles
  • 488.205 kilometers
  • 263.610 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
  • 302.844 miles
  • 487.380 kilometers
  • 263.164 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 Shiraz to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Shiraz International Airport to Basra International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Shiraz to Basrah generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shiraz to Basrah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) and Basra International Airport (BSR).

Airport information

Origin Shiraz International Airport
City: Shiraz
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: SYZ
ICAO Code: OISS
Coordinates: 29°32′21″N, 52°35′23″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