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Distance from Basrah to Bangkok

Straight line

5,691 km
3,536 mi · 3,073 NM

By road

7,981 km
4,959 mi

Travel time

98 h 50 min
flight ≈ 7 h 37 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Bangkok?

Basrah (Iraq) and Bangkok (Thailand) 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.

By road, Basrah to Bangkok is 7,981 km (4,959 miles), about 98 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Bangkok lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Iraq into Thailand. 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 Basrah from Bangkok?

By road it is 7,981 km (4,959 miles) from Basrah to Bangkok; in a straight line it is 5,691 km (3,536 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Bangkok?

About 98 h 50 min on the fastest route (7,981 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bangkok from Basrah?

Bangkok is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Bangkok?

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.