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Distance from Douala to Kaduna

Straight line

759 km
472 mi · 410 NM

By road

1,060 km
658 mi

Travel time

14 h 44 min
flight ≈ 1 h 27 min

Direction

NNW 341°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Kaduna?

Douala (Cameroon) and Kaduna (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 759 km in a straight line, that is 472 miles or 410 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Kaduna is 1,060 km (658 miles), about 14 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Kaduna lies to the north (initial bearing 341°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 7.2887°, 8.5797°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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 Kaduna?

By road it is 1,060 km (658 miles) from Douala to Kaduna; in a straight line it is 759 km (472 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Kaduna?

About 14 h 44 min on the fastest route (1,060 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kaduna from Douala?

Kaduna is to the north of Douala, at an initial bearing of 341°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Kaduna?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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.