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Distance from Basrah to Nanchong

Straight line

5,521 km
3,431 mi · 2,981 NM

By road

7,609 km
4,728 mi

Travel time

89 h 50 min
flight ≈ 7 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Nanchong?

Basrah (Iraq) and Nanchong (China) are very far apart: 5,521 km in a straight line, that is 3,431 miles or 2,981 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Nanchong is 7,609 km (4,728 miles), about 89 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Nanchong lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 34.1598°, 76.8852°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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 Nanchong?

By road it is 7,609 km (4,728 miles) from Basrah to Nanchong; in a straight line it is 5,521 km (3,431 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Nanchong?

About 89 h 50 min on the fastest route (7,609 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanchong from Basrah?

Nanchong is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Nanchong?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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.