How far is Basrah from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 971 miles / 1563 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Basra International Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Basrah
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Basrah. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 970.949 miles
- 1562.592 kilometers
- 843.732 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- 969.040 miles
- 1559.519 kilometers
- 842.073 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 Cairo to Basrah?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Basra International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Basrah?
The time difference between Cairo and Basrah is 1 hour. Basrah is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Basra International Airport (BSR)
On average, flying from Cairo to Basrah generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Basrah
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Basra International Airport (BSR).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Basra International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Basrah |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BSR |
| ICAO Code: | ORMM |
| Coordinates: | 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E |