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Distance from Basrah to Changchun

Straight line

6,790 km
4,219 mi · 3,666 NM

By road

8,471 km
5,263 mi

Travel time

100 h 35 min
flight ≈ 8 h 59 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Changchun?

Basrah (Iraq) and Changchun (China) are very far apart: 6,790 km in a straight line, that is 4,219 miles or 3,666 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Changchun is 8,471 km (5,263 miles), about 100 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Changchun lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 44.1537°, 82.4648°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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 Changchun?

By road it is 8,471 km (5,263 miles) from Basrah to Changchun; in a straight line it is 6,790 km (4,219 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Changchun?

About 100 h 35 min on the fastest route (8,471 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changchun from Basrah?

Changchun is to the north-east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Changchun?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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.