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How far is Orchid Island from Basrah?

The distance between Basrah (Basra International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 4543 miles / 7312 kilometers / 3948 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Basrah (BSR) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 6134 miles / 9871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 182 hours 24 minutes.

Basra International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Basrah to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4543.283 miles
  • 7311.705 kilometers
  • 3948.005 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
  • 4535.686 miles
  • 7299.478 kilometers
  • 3941.403 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 Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Basra International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 9 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Basra International Airport (BSR) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Basrah to Orchid Island generates about 525 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 525 kilograms equals 1 157 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 Orchid Island

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

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 Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E