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Distance from Ouagadougou to Chennai

Straight line

8,840 km
5,493 mi · 4,773 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 33 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Ouagadougou from Chennai?

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 8,840 km in a straight line, that is 5,493 miles or 4,773 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ouagadougou, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into India. The halfway point is at 16.6377°, 39.3016°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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 Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Ouagadougou and Chennai is 8,840 km (5,493 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Chennai from Ouagadougou?

Chennai is to the east of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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.