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Distance from Bangkok to Basrah

Straight line

5,691 km
3,536 mi · 3,073 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 37 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Bangkok from Basrah?

Bangkok (Thailand) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 5,691 km in a straight line, that is 3,536 miles or 3,073 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bangkok, Basrah lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from Thailand into Iraq. The halfway point is at 24.4033°, 75.8409°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bangkok from Basrah?

The straight-line distance between Bangkok and Basrah is 5,691 km (3,536 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Basrah from Bangkok?

Basrah is to the north-west of Bangkok, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 37 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.