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Distance from Sydney to Ouagadougou

Straight line

16,372 km
10,173 mi · 8,840 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 58 min

Direction

SW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Ouagadougou?

Sydney (Australia) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 16,372 km in a straight line, that is 10,173 miles or 8,840 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sydney, Ouagadougou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). The route crosses from Australia into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at -37.3876°, 56.3525°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 58 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 Sydney from Ouagadougou?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Ouagadougou is 16,372 km (10,173 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Sydney?

Ouagadougou is to the south-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 58 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.