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Distance from Ouagadougou to Istanbul

Straight line

4,347 km
2,701 mi · 2,347 NM

By road

4,038 km
2,509 mi

Travel time

42 h 30 min
flight ≈ 5 h 56 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Ouagadougou from Istanbul?

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 4,347 km in a straight line, that is 2,701 miles or 2,347 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ouagadougou to Istanbul is 4,038 km (2,509 miles), about 42 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Ouagadougou, Istanbul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 27.5075°, 11.7047°.

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 Ouagadougou from Istanbul?

By road it is 4,038 km (2,509 miles) from Ouagadougou to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 4,347 km (2,701 miles).

How long is the drive from Ouagadougou to Istanbul?

About 42 h 30 min on the fastest route (4,038 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Ouagadougou?

Istanbul is to the north-east of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Istanbul?

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.