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Distance from Dhaka to Basrah

Straight line

4,268 km
2,652 mi · 2,305 NM

By road

5,523 km
3,432 mi

Travel time

68 h
flight ≈ 5 h 50 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Dhaka from Basrah?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,268 km in a straight line, that is 2,652 miles or 2,305 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dhaka to Basrah is 5,523 km (3,432 miles), about 68 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Dhaka, Basrah lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into Iraq. The halfway point is at 28.7879°, 69.7736°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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 Dhaka from Basrah?

By road it is 5,523 km (3,432 miles) from Dhaka to Basrah; in a straight line it is 4,268 km (2,652 miles).

How long is the drive from Dhaka to Basrah?

About 68 h on the fastest route (5,523 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Dhaka?

Basrah is to the west of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Dhaka to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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.