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Distance from Nanjing to Ouagadougou

Straight line

11,992 km
7,451 mi · 6,475 NM

By road

12,763 km
7,930 mi

Travel time

148 h 35 min
flight ≈ 15 h 29 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Ouagadougou?

Nanjing (China) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 11,992 km in a straight line, that is 7,451 miles or 6,475 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Ouagadougou is 12,763 km (7,930 miles), about 148 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Ouagadougou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from China into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 39.1599°, 51.5782°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 29 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 Nanjing from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 12,763 km (7,930 miles) from Nanjing to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 11,992 km (7,451 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Ouagadougou?

About 148 h 35 min on the fastest route (12,763 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Nanjing?

Ouagadougou is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 29 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.