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Distance from Hong Kong to Basrah

Straight line

6,596 km
4,099 mi · 3,562 NM

By road

9,059 km
5,629 mi

Travel time

107 h 29 min
flight ≈ 8 h 45 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Hong Kong from Basrah?

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR China) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,596 km in a straight line, that is 4,099 miles or 3,562 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hong Kong to Basrah is 9,059 km (5,629 miles), about 107 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Hong Kong, Basrah lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 30.6633°, 82.3158°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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 Hong Kong from Basrah?

By road it is 9,059 km (5,629 miles) from Hong Kong to Basrah; in a straight line it is 6,596 km (4,099 miles).

How long is the drive from Hong Kong to Basrah?

About 107 h 29 min on the fastest route (9,059 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Hong Kong?

Basrah is to the north-west of Hong Kong, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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.