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Distance from Benin City to Douala

Straight line

518 km
322 mi · 280 NM

By road

803 km
499 mi

Travel time

11 h 5 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

ESE 119°
initial bearing

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How far is Benin City from Douala?

Benin City (Nigeria) and Douala (Cameroon) are a medium distance apart: 518 km in a straight line, that is 322 miles or 280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Benin City to Douala is 803 km (499 miles), about 11 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Benin City, Douala lies to the south-east (initial bearing 119°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 5.1965°, 7.6687°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Benin City from Douala?

By road it is 803 km (499 miles) from Benin City to Douala; in a straight line it is 518 km (322 miles).

How long is the drive from Benin City to Douala?

About 11 h 5 min on the fastest route (803 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Benin City?

Douala is to the south-east of Benin City, at an initial bearing of 119°.

How long is the flight from Benin City to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.