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Distance from London to Ouagadougou

Straight line

4,343 km
2,699 mi · 2,345 NM

By road

2,312 km
1,437 mi

Travel time

29 h 55 min
flight ≈ 5 h 56 min

Direction

S 182°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Ouagadougou?

London (United Kingdom) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 4,343 km in a straight line, that is 2,699 miles or 2,345 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Ouagadougou is 2,312 km (1,437 miles), about 29 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From London, Ouagadougou lies to the south (initial bearing 182°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 31.9389°, -0.9858°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 56 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 London from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 2,312 km (1,437 miles) from London to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 4,343 km (2,699 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Ouagadougou?

About 29 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,312 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from London?

Ouagadougou is to the south of London, at an initial bearing of 182°.

How long is the flight from London to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 56 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.