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Distance from Bogotá to Douala

Straight line

9,295 km
5,775 mi · 5,019 NM

By road

9,441 km
5,867 mi

Travel time

134 h 53 min
flight ≈ 12 h 7 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Douala?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 9,295 km in a straight line, that is 5,775 miles or 5,019 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bogotá to Douala is 9,441 km (5,867 miles), about 134 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bogotá, Douala lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Colombia into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 5.8066°, -32.1697°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 7 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 Bogotá from Douala?

By road it is 9,441 km (5,867 miles) from Bogotá to Douala; in a straight line it is 9,295 km (5,775 miles).

How long is the drive from Bogotá to Douala?

About 134 h 53 min on the fastest route (9,441 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Bogotá?

Douala is to the east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 7 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.