How far are Iraq's cities from the sea?
Of the 6 cities in Iraq MapGO measured, Mosul is the farthest from the sea (545 km (339 miles)) and Basrah the closest (57 km (35 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosul | Ninawa | 545 km (339 miles) | Far inland |
| Baghdad | Baghdad | 501 km (311 miles) | Far inland |
| Kirkuk | At-Ta'mim | 483 km (300 miles) | Far inland |
| Erbil | Arbil | 476 km (296 miles) | Far inland |
| Karbala | Karbala' | 473 km (294 miles) | Far inland |
| Basrah | Al-Basrah | 57 km (35 miles) | Inland |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 19, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
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Questions
Which city in Iraq is farthest from the sea?
Of the 6 cities measured, Mosul is the farthest from the coast: 545 km (339 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Iraq is closest to the sea?
Basrah, 57 km (35 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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