Current Date And Time In Basrah, Iraq
Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:14:57 AST
State: Basra
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 1,326,564
District: Basrah District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Basrah, a city in Basra, Iraq, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Basrah — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Basrah.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Iraq operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 30.5085° N | 47.7804° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 30.5085 | 47.7804 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 30° 30' 31" N | 47° 46' 49" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 30° 30.5112' N | 47° 46.824' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Basrah to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Basra.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Başrah al Qadimah | Basra | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Qaḑa’ Shaţţ al ‘Arab | Basra | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Al Harithah | Basra | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Abu al-Kahṣib | Basra | SE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Az Zubayr | Basra | SW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Abi al Khaşib | Basra | E | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Basra, the home state of Basrah, along with each city's aerial distance from Basra, Basra's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Başrah al Qadimah | 30.5032° N | 47.8151° E | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Abu al-Kahṣib | 30.4431° N | 47.878° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Madinah | 30.9632° N | 47.27° E | 6 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Qurnah | 31.0155° N | 47.4336° E | 6 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Az Zubayr | 30.3921° N | 47.7018° E | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Umm Qaşr | 30.0362° N | 47.9195° E | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Faw | 29.9742° N | 48.4731° E | 2 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Harithah | 30.5848° N | 47.7611° E | 5 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Şafwan | 30.1165° N | 47.7164° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Naḩiyat ‘Atbah | 30.4812° N | 48.0142° E | 2 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Basra International Airport IATA: BSR 12 km (8 mi) from Basrah |
The exact GPS location of Basrah gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Basra. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Basra state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Basrah are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Basrah lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Iraq map
Basrah sits within Basra, Iraq, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Basrah for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Basra. › Browse every city in Basra
Coordinates for Basrah in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Iraq. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Basrah are latitude 30.5085° and longitude 47.7804°. In directional format: 30.5085° N, 47.7804° E. These coordinates mark the center of Basrah in Basra and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Basrah is a city in Basra, Iraq, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Basrah District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Basrah sits at: Latitude 30° 30' 31" N and Longitude 47° 46' 49" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Basrah has a population of approximately 1,326,564 people. This is roughly 29.479% of Basra's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Basra.
The interactive satellite map of Basrah is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 30.5085, 47.7804 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Basrah in Basra. For broader context, explore the Basra state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Basrah is Basra International Airport (BSR), roughly 12 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Basrah sits at an elevation of approximately 4 meters (13 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Basra.
The closest cities to Basrah include Al Başrah al Qadimah, Qaḑa’ Shaţţ al ‘Arab, Al Harithah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Basrah, sunrise is at 05:13 AM and sunset is at 06:34 PM, giving a day length of 13h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Basrah's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Basrah is approximately 3,396 km (2,110 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,583 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Basrah — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 640 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Basrah is approximately 448 km (278 mi) NW of Baghdad, the national capital of Iraq, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
