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Distance from Seoul to Ouagadougou

Straight line

12,312 km
7,650 mi · 6,648 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 53 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Ouagadougou?

Seoul (South Korea) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) 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.

From Seoul, Ouagadougou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from South Korea into Burkina Faso. 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). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Ouagadougou?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Ouagadougou is 12,312 km (7,650 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Seoul?

Ouagadougou is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Ouagadougou?

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.