Distance from Ouagadougou to Kinshasa
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How far is Ouagadougou from Kinshasa?
Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 2,624 km in a straight line, that is 1,630 miles or 1,417 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Ouagadougou to Kinshasa is 4,322 km (2,686 miles), about 56 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 65% longer than the straight line.
From Ouagadougou, Kinshasa lies to the south-east (initial bearing 134°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at 4.0627°, 6.9773°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Kinshasa – Maiduguri 1,814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ouagadougou from Kinshasa?
By road it is 4,322 km (2,686 miles) from Ouagadougou to Kinshasa; in a straight line it is 2,624 km (1,630 miles).
How long is the drive from Ouagadougou to Kinshasa?
About 56 h 32 min on the fastest route (4,322 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kinshasa from Ouagadougou?
Kinshasa is to the south-east of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 134°.
How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Kinshasa?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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.