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Distance from Basrah to Tai’an

Straight line

6,348 km
3,944 mi · 3,428 NM

By road

8,082 km
5,022 mi

Travel time

94 h 58 min
flight ≈ 8 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Tai’an?

Basrah (Iraq) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 6,348 km in a straight line, that is 3,944 miles or 3,428 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Tai’an is 8,082 km (5,022 miles), about 94 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 38.6567°, 81.1575°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 26 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 8,082 km (5,022 miles) from Basrah to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 6,348 km (3,944 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Tai’an?

About 94 h 58 min on the fastest route (8,082 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Basrah?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 26 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.