How far is Basrah from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 3055 miles / 4916 kilometers / 2654 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – Basra International Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Basrah
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Basrah. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3054.661 miles
- 4916.000 kilometers
- 2654.428 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- 3050.130 miles
- 4908.708 kilometers
- 2650.490 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 Glasgow to Basrah?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Basra International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Basrah?
The time difference between Glasgow and Basrah is 3 hours. Basrah is 3 hours ahead of Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Basra International Airport (BSR)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Basrah generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Basrah
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Basra International Airport (BSR).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | Basra International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Basrah |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BSR |
| ICAO Code: | ORMM |
| Coordinates: | 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E |