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How far is Basrah from Aktau?

The distance between Aktau (Aktau Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 937 miles / 1508 kilometers / 814 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aktau (SCO) to Basrah (BSR) is 1540 miles / 2478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 56 minutes.

Aktau Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from Aktau to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 937.004 miles
  • 1507.962 kilometers
  • 814.234 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
  • 938.636 miles
  • 1510.588 kilometers
  • 815.652 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 Aktau to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Aktau Airport to Basra International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Aktau to Basrah generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aktau to Basrah

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

Airport information

Origin Aktau Airport
City: Aktau
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SCO
ICAO Code: UATE
Coordinates: 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″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