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Distance from Ouagadougou to Seoul

Straight line

12,312 km
7,650 mi · 6,648 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 53 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Ouagadougou from Seoul?

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 12,312 km in a straight line, that is 7,650 miles or 6,648 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Ouagadougou and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Ouagadougou, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into South Korea. The halfway point is at 46.3367°, 50.5434°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Ouagadougou from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Ouagadougou and Seoul is 12,312 km (7,650 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Ouagadougou?

Seoul is to the north-east of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 53 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.