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Distance from Buenos Aires to Douala

Straight line

8,288 km
5,150 mi · 4,475 NM

By road

4,794 km
2,979 mi

Travel time

63 h 40 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Douala?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 8,288 km in a straight line, that is 5,150 miles or 4,475 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buenos Aires to Douala is 4,794 km (2,979 miles), about 63 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Buenos Aires, Douala lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Argentina into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -18.2141°, -20.6316°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Buenos Aires from Douala?

By road it is 4,794 km (2,979 miles) from Buenos Aires to Douala; in a straight line it is 8,288 km (5,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Buenos Aires to Douala?

About 63 h 40 min on the fastest route (4,794 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Buenos Aires?

Douala is to the east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.