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Distance from Shenzhen to Basrah

Straight line

6,575 km
4,085 mi · 3,550 NM

By road

9,010 km
5,599 mi

Travel time

106 h 41 min
flight ≈ 8 h 43 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Basrah?

Shenzhen (China) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,575 km in a straight line, that is 4,085 miles or 3,550 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Basrah is 9,010 km (5,599 miles), about 106 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Basrah lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 30.7955°, 82.2240°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 43 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 Shenzhen from Basrah?

By road it is 9,010 km (5,599 miles) from Shenzhen to Basrah; in a straight line it is 6,575 km (4,085 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Basrah?

About 106 h 41 min on the fastest route (9,010 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Shenzhen?

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

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 43 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.