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How far is Basrah from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 6363 miles / 10240 kilometers / 5529 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6363.028 miles
  • 10240.301 kilometers
  • 5529.320 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
  • 6349.859 miles
  • 10219.107 kilometers
  • 5517.876 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 Philadelphia to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Basra International Airport is 12 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Basrah generates about 766 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 766 kilograms equals 1 689 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Basrah

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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