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Distance from Douala to Bogotá

Straight line

9,295 km
5,775 mi · 5,019 NM

By road

9,448 km
5,871 mi

Travel time

135 h 9 min
flight ≈ 12 h 7 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Bogotá?

Douala (Cameroon) and Bogotá (Colombia) 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, Douala to Bogotá is 9,448 km (5,871 miles), about 135 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Douala, Bogotá lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Colombia. 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 Douala from Bogotá?

By road it is 9,448 km (5,871 miles) from Douala to Bogotá; in a straight line it is 9,295 km (5,775 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Bogotá?

About 135 h 9 min on the fastest route (9,448 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bogotá from Douala?

Bogotá is to the west of Douala, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Bogotá?

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.