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Distance from Douala to Baghdad

Straight line

4,845 km
3,010 mi · 2,616 NM

By road

7,728 km
4,802 mi

Travel time

101 h 47 min
flight ≈ 6 h 33 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Baghdad?

Douala (Cameroon) and Baghdad (Iraq) 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, Douala to Baghdad is 7,728 km (4,802 miles), about 101 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Baghdad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Iraq. 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 Douala from Baghdad?

By road it is 7,728 km (4,802 miles) from Douala to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 4,845 km (3,010 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Baghdad?

About 101 h 47 min on the fastest route (7,728 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Douala?

Baghdad is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Baghdad?

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.