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Distance from Moscow to Ouagadougou

Straight line

5,876 km
3,651 mi · 3,173 NM

By road

4,768 km
2,963 mi

Travel time

51 h 43 min
flight ≈ 7 h 51 min

Direction

SW 231°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Ouagadougou?

Moscow (Russia) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 5,876 km in a straight line, that is 3,651 miles or 3,173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Ouagadougou is 4,768 km (2,963 miles), about 51 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Moscow, Ouagadougou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 231°). The route crosses from Russia into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 35.5350°, 12.5785°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 51 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 Moscow from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 4,768 km (2,963 miles) from Moscow to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 5,876 km (3,651 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Ouagadougou?

About 51 h 43 min on the fastest route (4,768 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Moscow?

Ouagadougou is to the south-west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 231°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 51 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.