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How far is Basrah from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 3016 miles / 4853 kilometers / 2621 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3015.755 miles
  • 4853.387 kilometers
  • 2620.619 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
  • 3011.382 miles
  • 4846.350 kilometers
  • 2616.820 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 Edinburgh to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Basra International Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Basrah generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 741 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Basrah

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

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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