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How far is Basrah from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 2815 miles / 4531 kilometers / 2446 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from London to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2815.144 miles
  • 4530.536 kilometers
  • 2446.294 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
  • 2810.783 miles
  • 4523.517 kilometers
  • 2442.504 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 London to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Basra International Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from London to Basrah generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 688 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Basrah

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Basra International Airport (BSR).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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