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Distance from Douala to Ibadan

Straight line

740 km
460 mi · 400 NM

By road

1,083 km
673 mi

Travel time

14 h 35 min
flight ≈ 1 h 26 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Ibadan?

Douala (Cameroon) and Ibadan (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 740 km in a straight line, that is 460 miles or 400 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Ibadan is 1,083 km (673 miles), about 14 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Ibadan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 5.7202°, 6.8135°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 26 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 Ibadan?

By road it is 1,083 km (673 miles) from Douala to Ibadan; in a straight line it is 740 km (460 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Ibadan?

About 14 h 35 min on the fastest route (1,083 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ibadan from Douala?

Ibadan is to the north-west of Douala, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Ibadan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 26 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.