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Distance from Douala to Karachi

Straight line

6,538 km
4,063 mi · 3,530 NM

By road

8,292 km
5,152 mi

Travel time

136 h 47 min
flight ≈ 8 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Karachi?

Douala (Cameroon) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 6,538 km in a straight line, that is 4,063 miles or 3,530 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Karachi is 8,292 km (5,152 miles), about 136 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Karachi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 16.3646°, 36.8756°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 40 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 Karachi?

By road it is 8,292 km (5,152 miles) from Douala to Karachi; in a straight line it is 6,538 km (4,063 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Karachi?

About 136 h 47 min on the fastest route (8,292 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Douala?

Karachi is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 40 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.