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Distance from Tokyo to Basrah

Straight line

8,264 km
5,135 mi · 4,462 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Basrah?

Tokyo (Japan) and Basrah (Iraq) are very far apart: 8,264 km in a straight line, that is 5,135 miles or 4,462 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tokyo, Basrah lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from Japan into Iraq. The halfway point is at 43.1436°, 91.9895°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Tokyo from Basrah?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Basrah is 8,264 km (5,135 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Basrah from Tokyo?

Basrah is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Basrah?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.