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How far is Basrah from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 7275 miles / 11708 kilometers / 6322 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7275.071 miles
  • 11708.092 kilometers
  • 6321.864 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
  • 7274.610 miles
  • 11707.350 kilometers
  • 6321.463 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 Cairns to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Basra International Airport is 14 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Cairns to Basrah generates about 894 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 894 kilograms equals 1 970 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Basrah

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

Airport information

Origin Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E
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