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Distance from Xi’an to Ouagadougou

Straight line

11,057 km
6,870 mi · 5,970 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 19 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Ouagadougou?

Xi’an (China) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) are very far apart: 11,057 km in a straight line, that is 6,870 miles or 5,970 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Xi’an, Ouagadougou lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Burkina Faso. The halfway point is at 36.8792°, 46.8515°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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 Xi’an from Ouagadougou?

The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Ouagadougou is 11,057 km (6,870 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ouagadougou from Xi’an?

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

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Ouagadougou?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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.