How far is Basrah from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 6492 miles / 10449 kilometers / 5642 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Basra International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Basrah
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Basrah. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6492.444 miles
- 10448.576 kilometers
- 5641.780 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- 6479.172 miles
- 10427.217 kilometers
- 5630.247 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 Washington D.C. to Basrah?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Basra International Airport is 12 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Basrah?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Basra International Airport (BSR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Basrah generates about 784 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 784 kilograms equals 1 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Basrah
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Basra International Airport (BSR).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Basra International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Basrah |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BSR |
| ICAO Code: | ORMM |
| Coordinates: | 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E |