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Distance from Nanchong to Basrah

Straight line

5,521 km
3,431 mi · 2,981 NM

By road

7,590 km
4,716 mi

Travel time

89 h 42 min
flight ≈ 7 h 24 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchong from Basrah?

Nanchong (China) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 5,521 km in a straight line, that is 3,431 miles or 2,981 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanchong to Basrah is 7,590 km (4,716 miles), about 89 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Nanchong, Basrah lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 34.1598°, 76.8852°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Nanchong from Basrah?

By road it is 7,590 km (4,716 miles) from Nanchong to Basrah; in a straight line it is 5,521 km (3,431 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanchong to Basrah?

About 89 h 42 min on the fastest route (7,590 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Nanchong?

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

How long is the flight from Nanchong to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.