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How far is Vientiane from Basrah?

The distance between Basrah (Basra International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 3536 miles / 5690 kilometers / 3072 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Basrah (BSR) to Vientiane (VTE) is 5087 miles / 8187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 27 minutes.

Basra International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Basrah to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3535.549 miles
  • 5689.914 kilometers
  • 3072.308 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
  • 3530.777 miles
  • 5682.235 kilometers
  • 3068.162 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 Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Basra International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 7 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Basra International Airport (BSR) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Basrah to Vientiane generates about 399 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 399 kilograms equals 880 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 Vientiane

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

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 Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E