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Distance from Ouagadougou to Nanjing

Straight line

11,992 km
7,451 mi · 6,475 NM

By road

12,765 km
7,932 mi

Travel time

148 h 29 min
flight ≈ 15 h 29 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Ouagadougou from Nanjing?

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 11,992 km in a straight line, that is 7,451 miles or 6,475 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ouagadougou to Nanjing is 12,765 km (7,932 miles), about 148 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Ouagadougou, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into China. The halfway point is at 39.1599°, 51.5782°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 29 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 Nanjing?

By road it is 12,765 km (7,932 miles) from Ouagadougou to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 11,992 km (7,451 miles).

How long is the drive from Ouagadougou to Nanjing?

About 148 h 29 min on the fastest route (12,765 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Ouagadougou?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 29 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.