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Distance from Bogotá to Ouagadougou

Straight line

8,014 km
4,979 mi · 4,327 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Ouagadougou?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 8,014 km in a straight line, that is 4,979 miles or 4,327 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Bogotá and Ouagadougou, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bogotá, Ouagadougou lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from Colombia into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 10.4868°, -38.2332°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bogotá from Ouagadougou?

The straight-line distance between Bogotá and Ouagadougou is 8,014 km (4,979 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Bogotá?

Ouagadougou is to the east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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.