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Distance from Basrah to Wuhan

Straight line

6,278 km
3,901 mi · 3,390 NM

By road

8,168 km
5,075 mi

Travel time

95 h 58 min
flight ≈ 8 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Basrah from Wuhan?

Basrah (Iraq) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 6,278 km in a straight line, that is 3,901 miles or 3,390 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Basrah to Wuhan is 8,168 km (5,075 miles), about 95 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Basrah, Wuhan lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 35.2066°, 81.0091°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 21 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 8,168 km (5,075 miles) from Basrah to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 6,278 km (3,901 miles).

How long is the drive from Basrah to Wuhan?

About 95 h 58 min on the fastest route (8,168 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Basrah?

Wuhan is to the east of Basrah, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Basrah to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 21 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.