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Distance from Basrah to Kunming

Straight line

5,397 km
3,353 mi · 2,914 NM

By road

7,692 km
4,780 mi

Travel time

95 h 31 min
flight ≈ 7 h 15 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Kunming?

Basrah (Iraq) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 5,397 km in a straight line, that is 3,353 miles or 2,914 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Kunming is 7,692 km (4,780 miles), about 95 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Kunming lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 30.6901°, 75.9987°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 15 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 Kunming?

By road it is 7,692 km (4,780 miles) from Basrah to Kunming; in a straight line it is 5,397 km (3,353 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Kunming?

About 95 h 31 min on the fastest route (7,692 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Basrah?

Kunming is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 15 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.