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How far is Basrah from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Mehrabad International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 413 miles / 664 kilometers / 359 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tehran (THR) to Basrah (BSR) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Mehrabad International Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from Tehran to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 412.599 miles
  • 664.014 kilometers
  • 358.539 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
  • 413.161 miles
  • 664.918 kilometers
  • 359.027 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 Tehran to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Mehrabad International Airport to Basra International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mehrabad International Airport (THR) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Tehran to Basrah generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Basrah

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

Airport information

Origin Mehrabad International Airport
City: Tehran
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: THR
ICAO Code: OIII
Coordinates: 35°41′21″N, 51°18′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