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Distance from Chongqing to Basrah

Straight line

5,602 km
3,481 mi · 3,025 NM

By road

7,632 km
4,742 mi

Travel time

91 h 18 min
flight ≈ 7 h 30 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Basrah?

Chongqing (China) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 5,602 km in a straight line, that is 3,481 miles or 3,025 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Basrah is 7,632 km (4,742 miles), about 91 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Chongqing, Basrah lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 33.5665°, 77.3206°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 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 Chongqing from Basrah?

By road it is 7,632 km (4,742 miles) from Chongqing to Basrah; in a straight line it is 5,602 km (3,481 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Basrah?

About 91 h 18 min on the fastest route (7,632 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Chongqing?

Basrah is to the west of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 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.