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Distance from Wuhan to Ouagadougou

Straight line

11,679 km
7,257 mi · 6,306 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 6 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Ouagadougou?

Wuhan (China) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 11,679 km in a straight line, that is 7,257 miles or 6,306 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Wuhan, Ouagadougou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from China into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 36.3752°, 50.6246°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 6 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 Wuhan from Ouagadougou?

The straight-line distance between Wuhan and Ouagadougou is 11,679 km (7,257 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Wuhan?

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

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 6 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.