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Distance from Ouagadougou to Cairo

Straight line

3,905 km
2,426 mi · 2,108 NM

By road

5,412 km
3,363 mi

Travel time

78 h 15 min
flight ≈ 5 h 23 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Ouagadougou from Cairo?

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,905 km in a straight line, that is 2,426 miles or 2,108 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ouagadougou to Cairo is 5,412 km (3,363 miles), about 78 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Ouagadougou, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into Egypt. The halfway point is at 22.0253°, 13.8396°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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 Ouagadougou from Cairo?

By road it is 5,412 km (3,363 miles) from Ouagadougou to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,905 km (2,426 miles).

How long is the drive from Ouagadougou to Cairo?

About 78 h 15 min on the fastest route (5,412 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Ouagadougou?

Cairo is to the north-east of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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.