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Distance from Tokyo to Ouagadougou

Straight line

13,312 km
8,272 mi · 7,188 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 8 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Ouagadougou?

Tokyo (Japan) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 13,312 km in a straight line, that is 8,272 miles or 7,188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tokyo and Ouagadougou, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Ouagadougou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Japan into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 52.4167°, 54.4258°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Ouagadougou?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Ouagadougou is 13,312 km (8,272 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Tokyo?

Ouagadougou is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 8 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.