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Distance from Shantou to Ouagadougou

Straight line

12,230 km
7,599 mi · 6,604 NM

By road

13,468 km
8,369 mi

Travel time

156 h 43 min
flight ≈ 15 h 47 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Ouagadougou?

Shantou (China) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 12,230 km in a straight line, that is 7,599 miles or 6,604 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Ouagadougou is 13,468 km (8,369 miles), about 156 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Ouagadougou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from China into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 32.1004°, 54.6181°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 47 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 Shantou from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 13,468 km (8,369 miles) from Shantou to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 12,230 km (7,599 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Ouagadougou?

About 156 h 43 min on the fastest route (13,468 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Shantou?

Ouagadougou is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 47 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.