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How far is Ouagadougou from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ouagadougou (Ouagadougou Airport) is 2802 miles / 4509 kilometers / 2435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Ouagadougou (OUA) is 3875 miles / 6236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 12 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ouagadougou Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ouagadougou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Ouagadougou. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2801.954 miles
  • 4509.308 kilometers
  • 2434.832 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2800.791 miles
  • 4507.436 kilometers
  • 2433.821 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Ouagadougou?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ouagadougou Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ouagadougou generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Ouagadougou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E
Destination Ouagadougou Airport
City: Ouagadougou
Country: Burkina Faso Flag of Burkina Faso
IATA Code: OUA
ICAO Code: DFFD
Coordinates: 12°21′11″N, 1°30′44″W