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Distance from Taipei to Basrah

Straight line

7,165 km
4,452 mi · 3,869 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 27 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Taipei from Basrah?

Taipei (Taiwan) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 7,165 km in a straight line, that is 4,452 miles or 3,869 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Taipei, Basrah lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from Taiwan into Iraq. The halfway point is at 33.3599°, 85.7357°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 27 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 Taipei from Basrah?

The straight-line distance between Taipei and Basrah is 7,165 km (4,452 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Basrah from Taipei?

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

How long is the flight from Taipei to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 27 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.