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Distance from Basrah to Chongqing

Straight line

5,602 km
3,481 mi · 3,025 NM

By road

7,626 km
4,738 mi

Travel time

91 h 14 min
flight ≈ 7 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Chongqing?

Basrah (Iraq) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 5,602 km in a straight line, that is 3,481 miles or 3,025 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Chongqing is 7,626 km (4,738 miles), about 91 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Chongqing lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 33.5665°, 77.3206°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 7,626 km (4,738 miles) from Basrah to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 5,602 km (3,481 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Chongqing?

About 91 h 14 min on the fastest route (7,626 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Basrah?

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

How long is the flight from Basrah to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 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.