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Distance from Jinan to Basrah

Straight line

6,323 km
3,929 mi · 3,414 NM

By road

8,002 km
4,972 mi

Travel time

94 h 17 min
flight ≈ 8 h 24 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Basrah?

Jinan (China) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,323 km in a straight line, that is 3,929 miles or 3,414 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jinan to Basrah is 8,002 km (4,972 miles), about 94 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Jinan, Basrah lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 38.8910°, 80.9763°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 24 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 Jinan from Basrah?

By road it is 8,002 km (4,972 miles) from Jinan to Basrah; in a straight line it is 6,323 km (3,929 miles).

How long is the drive from Jinan to Basrah?

About 94 h 17 min on the fastest route (8,002 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Jinan?

Basrah is to the west of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 24 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.