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How far is Geçitkale from Basrah?

The distance between Basrah (Basra International Airport) and Geçitkale (Geçitkale Air Base) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Basrah (BSR) to Geçitkale (GEC) is 1245 miles / 2004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 5 minutes.

Basra International Airport – Geçitkale Air Base

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871
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757
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Distance from Basrah to Geçitkale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 871.303 miles
  • 1402.226 kilometers
  • 757.142 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
  • 870.039 miles
  • 1400.191 kilometers
  • 756.043 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 Basrah to Geçitkale?

The estimated flight time from Basra International Airport to Geçitkale Air Base is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Basra International Airport (BSR) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC)

On average, flying from Basrah to Geçitkale generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Basrah to Geçitkale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Basra International Airport (BSR) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Geçitkale Air Base
City: Geçitkale
Country: Cyprus Flag of Cyprus
IATA Code: GEC
ICAO Code: LCGK
Coordinates: 35°14′9″N, 33°43′27″E