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Distance from Basrah to Shanghai

Straight line

6,902 km
4,289 mi · 3,727 NM

By road

8,781 km
5,456 mi

Travel time

102 h 53 min
flight ≈ 9 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Shanghai?

Basrah (Iraq) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 6,902 km in a straight line, that is 4,289 miles or 3,727 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Shanghai is 8,781 km (5,456 miles), about 102 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 36.7515°, 84.4595°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 8 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 Shanghai?

By road it is 8,781 km (5,456 miles) from Basrah to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 6,902 km (4,289 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Shanghai?

About 102 h 53 min on the fastest route (8,781 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Basrah?

Shanghai is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 8 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.