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Distance from Tai’an to Basrah

Straight line

6,348 km
3,944 mi · 3,428 NM

By road

8,061 km
5,009 mi

Travel time

94 h 53 min
flight ≈ 8 h 26 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Basrah?

Tai’an (China) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,348 km in a straight line, that is 3,944 miles or 3,428 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Basrah is 8,061 km (5,009 miles), about 94 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Basrah lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 38.6567°, 81.1575°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 26 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 Tai’an from Basrah?

By road it is 8,061 km (5,009 miles) from Tai’an to Basrah; in a straight line it is 6,348 km (3,944 miles).

How long is the drive from Tai’an to Basrah?

About 94 h 53 min on the fastest route (8,061 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Basrah from Tai’an?

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

How long is the flight from Tai’an to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 26 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.