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Distance from Chennai to Ouagadougou

Straight line

8,840 km
5,493 mi · 4,773 NM

By road

12,022 km
7,470 mi

Travel time

140 h 3 min
flight ≈ 11 h 33 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Ouagadougou?

Chennai (India) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 8,840 km in a straight line, that is 5,493 miles or 4,773 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Ouagadougou is 12,022 km (7,470 miles), about 140 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Ouagadougou lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from India into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 16.6377°, 39.3016°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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 Chennai from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 12,022 km (7,470 miles) from Chennai to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 8,840 km (5,493 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Ouagadougou?

About 140 h 3 min on the fastest route (12,022 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Chennai?

Ouagadougou is to the west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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.