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Distance from Basrah to Shenzhen

Straight line

6,575 km
4,085 mi · 3,550 NM

By road

9,008 km
5,597 mi

Travel time

106 h 37 min
flight ≈ 8 h 43 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Shenzhen?

Basrah (Iraq) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 6,575 km in a straight line, that is 4,085 miles or 3,550 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Shenzhen is 9,008 km (5,597 miles), about 106 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Shenzhen lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 30.7955°, 82.2240°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 43 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 Shenzhen?

By road it is 9,008 km (5,597 miles) from Basrah to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 6,575 km (4,085 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Shenzhen?

About 106 h 37 min on the fastest route (9,008 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Basrah?

Shenzhen is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 43 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.