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Distance from Baghdad to Douala

Straight line

4,845 km
3,010 mi · 2,616 NM

By road

7,795 km
4,843 mi

Travel time

101 h 45 min
flight ≈ 6 h 33 min

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Douala?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 4,845 km in a straight line, that is 3,010 miles or 2,616 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Douala is 7,795 km (4,843 miles), about 101 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 61% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Douala lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). The route crosses from Iraq into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 19.5125°, 25.4702°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 33 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 Baghdad from Douala?

By road it is 7,795 km (4,843 miles) from Baghdad to Douala; in a straight line it is 4,845 km (3,010 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Douala?

About 101 h 45 min on the fastest route (7,795 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Baghdad?

Douala is to the south-west of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 235°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 33 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.