
Explore detailed interactive map of Burkina Faso featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.
Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.2383° N | 1.5616° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.2383 | -1.5616 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 14' 18" N | 1° 33' 42" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 14.3' N | 1° 33.6956' W |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Ouagadougou |
| Country Code | BFA |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 23,617,091 |
| Area (km²) | 274,200.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 105,869.17 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 86.32 /km² |
| Elevation | 296 m / 973 ft |
Find the aerial distance from Burkina Faso to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.
Use this Burkina Faso flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far Burkina Faso is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.
| Neighboring Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Flight Time | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benin Capital: Porto-Novo | SE | 534 km | 332 mi | ~ 36m | 🗺️ View |
| Ghana Capital: Accra | S | 481 km | 299 mi | ~ 32m | 🗺️ View |
| Ivory Coast Capital: Yamoussoukro | SW | 681 km | 423 mi | ~ 45m | 🗺️ View |
| Mali Capital: Bamako | NW | 648 km | 403 mi | ~ 43m | 🗺️ View |
| Niger Capital: Niamey | NE | 1,195 km | 743 mi | ~ 1h 20m | 🗺️ View |
| Togo Capital: Lome | SE | 480 km | 298 mi | ~ 32m | 🗺️ View |
Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.
Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Burkina Faso. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.
| State / Region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from National Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau-Central | 12.3426° N | -1.4435° W | 299 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hauts-Bassins | 11.4942° N | -4.2333° W | 300 m | 309 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boucle du Mouhoun | 13.1299° N | -3.3694° W | 262 m | 216 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Est | 12.4366° N | 0.9057° E | 269 m | 265 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Centre-Sud | 11.5229° N | -1.0586° W | 297 m | 107 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Centre-Nord | 13.1724° N | -0.9057° W | 302 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nord | 13.7183° N | -2.3024° W | 326 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Centre-Ouest | 11.8798° N | -2.3024° W | 302 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Centre-Est | 11.5248° N | -0.1495° W | 234 m | 177 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sahel | 12.2383° N | -1.5616° W | 296 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Burkina Faso, along with each city's aerial distance from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | State | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from National Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou | Centre | 12.3657° N | -1.5339° W | 299 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | Hauts-Bassins | 11.1806° N | -4.2949° W | 453 m | 328 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Koudougou | Centre-Ouest | 12.2519° N | -2.3669° W | 281 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saaba | Centre | 12.3714° N | -1.4147° W | 305 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ouahigouya | Nord | 13.5769° N | -2.4179° W | 317 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaya | Centre-Nord | 13.0883° N | -1.0837° W | 366 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Banfora | Cascades Region | 10.6406° N | -4.7529° W | 304 m | 400 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pouytenga | Centre-Est | 12.2516° N | -0.4257° W | 318 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Houndé | Hauts-Bassins | 11.5° N | -3.5167° W | 349 m | 236 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fada N'gourma | Est | 12.0616° N | 0.3584° E | 298 m | 208 km | 🗺 View Map |
The interactive map of Burkina Faso provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.
Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Burkina Faso's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.
The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Burkina Faso map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.
💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Burkina Faso. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!
The geographic center of Burkina Faso is located at approximately 12.238° N (Latitude) and 1.562° W (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.
Business professionals use Burkina Faso mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Burkina Faso.
You can explore countries near Burkina Faso by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.
Yes! Visit our Burkina Faso States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso operates in UTC+00:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Burkina Faso Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.
Absolutely! Our Burkina Faso interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.
Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Burkina Faso including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Burkina Faso main profile for complete business intelligence data.
The Geographic Profile section summarizes Burkina Faso's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.
Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Burkina Faso ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.
Today, measured from Burkina Faso's geographic center, sunrise is at 05:51 AM and sunset is at 06:34 PM, giving a day length of 12h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.
Burkina Faso's geographic center is approximately 1,362 km (847 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 170 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Burkina Faso's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Ahau, Fiji, roughly 154 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.
Ouagadougou sits approximately 14 km (9 mi) S of Burkina Faso's geographic center. See the capital centrality card above for the full figure.