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Distance from Tehran to Ouagadougou

Straight line

5,889 km
3,659 mi · 3,180 NM

By road

6,481 km
4,027 mi

Travel time

70 h 49 min
flight ≈ 7 h 52 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Ouagadougou?

Tehran (Iran) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 5,889 km in a straight line, that is 3,659 miles or 3,180 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Ouagadougou is 6,481 km (4,027 miles), about 70 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Ouagadougou lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from Iran into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 26.4541°, 22.3188°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 52 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 Tehran from Ouagadougou?

By road it is 6,481 km (4,027 miles) from Tehran to Ouagadougou; in a straight line it is 5,889 km (3,659 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Ouagadougou?

About 70 h 49 min on the fastest route (6,481 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Tehran?

Ouagadougou is to the west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 52 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.