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Distance from Lima to Ouagadougou

Straight line

8,765 km
5,446 mi · 4,732 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Ouagadougou?

Lima (Peru) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 8,765 km in a straight line, that is 5,446 miles or 4,732 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 Lima and Ouagadougou, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Ouagadougou lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Peru into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 0.2039°, -39.3081°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Ouagadougou?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Ouagadougou is 8,765 km (5,446 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Lima?

Ouagadougou is to the east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 27 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.