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Distance from Douala to Buenos Aires

Straight line

8,288 km
5,150 mi · 4,475 NM

By road

4,795 km
2,979 mi

Travel time

63 h 26 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

SW 232°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Buenos Aires?

Douala (Cameroon) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) 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, Douala to Buenos Aires is 4,795 km (2,979 miles), about 63 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Douala, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 232°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Argentina. 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 Douala from Buenos Aires?

By road it is 4,795 km (2,979 miles) from Douala to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 8,288 km (5,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Buenos Aires?

About 63 h 26 min on the fastest route (4,795 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Douala?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Douala, at an initial bearing of 232°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Buenos Aires?

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.