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Distance from Ouagadougou to Tokyo

Straight line

13,312 km
8,272 mi · 7,188 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 8 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Ouagadougou from Tokyo?

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 13,312 km in a straight line, that is 8,272 miles or 7,188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ouagadougou, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). The route crosses from Burkina Faso into Japan. The halfway point is at 52.4167°, 54.4258°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 8 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 Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Ouagadougou and Tokyo is 13,312 km (8,272 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tokyo from Ouagadougou?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Ouagadougou, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Ouagadougou to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 8 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.