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How far is Basrah from Cherbourg?

The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 2853 miles / 4591 kilometers / 2479 nautical miles.

Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from Cherbourg to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2852.680 miles
  • 4590.944 kilometers
  • 2478.911 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
  • 2847.975 miles
  • 4583.371 kilometers
  • 2474.823 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 Cherbourg to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to Basra International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Cherbourg to Basrah generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 698 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cherbourg to Basrah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Basra International Airport (BSR).

Airport information

Origin Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W
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