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Distance from Kunming to Ouagadougou

Straight line

10,835 km
6,732 mi · 5,850 NM

By road

12,918 km
8,027 mi

Travel time

148 h 33 min
flight ≈ 14 h 3 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Ouagadougou?

Kunming (China) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 10,835 km in a straight line, that is 6,732 miles or 5,850 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Ouagadougou is 12,918 km (8,027 miles), about 148 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Ouagadougou lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 28.8446°, 47.8250°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 3 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 Kunming from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 12,918 km (8,027 miles) from Kunming to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 10,835 km (6,732 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Ouagadougou?

About 148 h 33 min on the fastest route (12,918 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Kunming?

Ouagadougou is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 3 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.