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Distance from Ouagadougou to Taipei

Straight line

12,591 km
7,824 mi · 6,799 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 14 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Ouagadougou from Taipei?

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 12,591 km in a straight line, that is 7,824 miles or 6,799 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 Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Ouagadougou, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 35.3247°, 56.0291°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Ouagadougou from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Ouagadougou and Taipei is 12,591 km (7,824 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Ouagadougou?

Taipei is to the north-east of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 14 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.