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How far is Basrah from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 3806 miles / 6125 kilometers / 3307 nautical miles.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Basra International Airport

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3307
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Distance from Medan to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3806.055 miles
  • 6125.252 kilometers
  • 3307.372 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
  • 3806.043 miles
  • 6125.233 kilometers
  • 3307.361 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 Medan to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Basra International Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Medan to Basrah generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 953 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Basrah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Basra International Airport (BSR).

Airport information

Origin Soewondo Air Force Base
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: MES
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°33′29″N, 98°40′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