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How far is Nanjing from Basrah?

The distance between Basrah (Basra International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 4138 miles / 6660 kilometers / 3596 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Basrah (BSR) to Nanjing (NKG) is 5286 miles / 8507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 17 minutes.

Basra International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Basrah to Nanjing

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Basrah to Nanjing. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4138.206 miles
  • 6659.798 kilometers
  • 3596.003 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4129.933 miles
  • 6646.483 kilometers
  • 3588.814 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Basrah to Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Basra International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Basra International Airport (BSR) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Basrah to Nanjing generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 044 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Basrah to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Basra International Airport (BSR) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Airport information

Origin Basra International Airport
City: Basrah
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BSR
ICAO Code: ORMM
Coordinates: 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E
Destination Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E