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Distance from Basrah to Chengdu

Straight line

5,338 km
3,317 mi · 2,882 NM

By road

7,328 km
4,553 mi

Travel time

87 h 48 min
flight ≈ 7 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Chengdu?

Basrah (Iraq) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 5,338 km in a straight line, that is 3,317 miles or 2,882 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Chengdu is 7,328 km (4,553 miles), about 87 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 33.8364°, 75.8985°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 10 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 7,328 km (4,553 miles) from Basrah to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 5,338 km (3,317 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Chengdu?

About 87 h 48 min on the fastest route (7,328 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Basrah?

Chengdu is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 10 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.