EN RO

Distance from Basrah to Chennai

Straight line

3,853 km
2,394 mi · 2,080 NM

By road

6,036 km
3,751 mi

Travel time

74 h 37 min
flight ≈ 5 h 19 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Chennai → Basrah

How far is Basrah from Chennai?

Basrah (Iraq) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 3,853 km in a straight line, that is 2,394 miles or 2,080 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Chennai is 6,036 km (3,751 miles), about 74 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Chennai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from Iraq into India. The halfway point is at 22.6121°, 65.0525°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 19 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 Chennai?

By road it is 6,036 km (3,751 miles) from Basrah to Chennai; in a straight line it is 3,853 km (2,394 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Chennai?

About 74 h 37 min on the fastest route (6,036 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Basrah?

Chennai is to the south-east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 19 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.