Distance from Ahvaz to Basrah
How far is it from Ahvaz to Basrah? About 78 mi in a straight line and 101 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Ahvaz and Basrah are about 78 mi (125 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 101 mi (162 km), a drive of about 1 hr 48 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 78 mi / 125 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 101 mi / 162 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 48 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 30.915, 48.230 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Ahvaz to Basrah is about 78 mi (125 km) in a straight line, and roughly 101 mi (162 km) by road.