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Distance from Ouagadougou to Melbourne

Straight line

15,661 km
9,731 mi · 8,456 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 5 min

Direction

SE 136°
initial bearing

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How far is Ouagadougou from Melbourne?

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 15,661 km in a straight line, that is 9,731 miles or 8,456 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ouagadougou, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 136°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into Australia. The halfway point is at -36.4706°, 52.3607°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 5 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 Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Ouagadougou and Melbourne is 15,661 km (9,731 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Melbourne from Ouagadougou?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 136°.

How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 5 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.