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Distance from Beijing to Ouagadougou

Straight line

11,394 km
7,080 mi · 6,152 NM

By road

11,944 km
7,422 mi

Travel time

139 h 44 min
flight ≈ 14 h 45 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Ouagadougou?

Beijing (China) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 11,394 km in a straight line, that is 7,080 miles or 6,152 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Ouagadougou is 11,944 km (7,422 miles), about 139 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Ouagadougou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from China into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 43.0243°, 46.1287°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 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 Beijing from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 11,944 km (7,422 miles) from Beijing to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 11,394 km (7,080 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Ouagadougou?

About 139 h 44 min on the fastest route (11,944 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Beijing?

Ouagadougou is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 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.