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Distance from Kolkata to Ouagadougou

Straight line

9,486 km
5,894 mi · 5,122 NM

By road

11,306 km
7,025 mi

Travel time

130 h 21 min
flight ≈ 12 h 21 min

Direction

WNW 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Ouagadougou?

Kolkata (India) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 9,486 km in a straight line, that is 5,894 miles or 5,122 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Ouagadougou is 11,306 km (7,025 miles), about 130 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Ouagadougou lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from India into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 23.9581°, 41.8096°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 21 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 Kolkata from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 11,306 km (7,025 miles) from Kolkata to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 9,486 km (5,894 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Ouagadougou?

About 130 h 21 min on the fastest route (11,306 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Kolkata?

Ouagadougou is to the west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 21 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.