Distance from Douala to Lubumbashi
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How far is Douala from Lubumbashi?
Douala (Cameroon) and Lubumbashi (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 2,625 km in a straight line, that is 1,631 miles or 1,417 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Douala to Lubumbashi is 4,509 km (2,802 miles), about 62 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.
From Douala, Lubumbashi lies to the south-east (initial bearing 132°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at -3.8524°, 18.5096°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Lubumbashi – Lusaka 426 km
- Lubumbashi – Harare 786 km
- Lubumbashi – Dar es Salaam 1,401 km
- Lubumbashi – Kampala 1,446 km
- Lubumbashi – Nairobi 1,547 km
- Lubumbashi – Kinshasa 1,567 km
- Lubumbashi – Pretoria 1,568 km
- Lubumbashi – Brazzaville 1,574 km
- Lubumbashi – Luanda 1,590 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Douala from Lubumbashi?
By road it is 4,509 km (2,802 miles) from Douala to Lubumbashi; in a straight line it is 2,625 km (1,631 miles).
How long is the drive from Douala to Lubumbashi?
About 62 h 46 min on the fastest route (4,509 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lubumbashi from Douala?
Lubumbashi is to the south-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 132°.
How long is the flight from Douala to Lubumbashi?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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.