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Distance from Chengdu to Ouagadougou

Straight line

10,767 km
6,690 mi · 5,814 NM

By road

12,147 km
7,548 mi

Travel time

139 h 27 min
flight ≈ 13 h 58 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Ouagadougou?

Chengdu (China) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 10,767 km in a straight line, that is 6,690 miles or 5,814 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Ouagadougou is 12,147 km (7,548 miles), about 139 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Ouagadougou lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from China into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 33.0157°, 46.4840°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 58 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 Chengdu from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 12,147 km (7,548 miles) from Chengdu to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 10,767 km (6,690 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Ouagadougou?

About 139 h 27 min on the fastest route (12,147 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Chengdu?

Ouagadougou is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 58 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.