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Distance from Shenzhen to Ouagadougou

Straight line

12,016 km
7,466 mi · 6,488 NM

By road

13,393 km
8,322 mi

Travel time

155 h 39 min
flight ≈ 15 h 31 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Ouagadougou?

Shenzhen (China) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 12,016 km in a straight line, that is 7,466 miles or 6,488 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Ouagadougou is 13,393 km (8,322 miles), about 155 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Ouagadougou lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 30.5206°, 53.7205°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 31 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 Shenzhen from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 13,393 km (8,322 miles) from Shenzhen to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 12,016 km (7,466 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Ouagadougou?

About 155 h 39 min on the fastest route (13,393 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Shenzhen?

Ouagadougou is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 31 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.