Distance from Douala to Lusaka
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How far is Douala from Lusaka?
Douala (Cameroon) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 2,971 km in a straight line, that is 1,846 miles or 1,604 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Douala, Lusaka lies to the south-east (initial bearing 137°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Zambia. The halfway point is at -5.7542°, 18.8359°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 13 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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- Douala – Benin City 518 km
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- Douala – Kano 894 km
- Douala – Maiduguri 947 km
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Other distances from Lusaka
- Lusaka – Harare 399 km
- Lusaka – Lubumbashi 426 km
- Lusaka – Pretoria 1,150 km
- Lusaka – Johannesburg 1,201 km
- Lusaka – Soweto 1,209 km
- Lusaka – Maputo 1,256 km
- Lusaka – Dar es Salaam 1,531 km
- Lusaka – Durban 1,631 km
- Lusaka – Luanda 1,791 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Douala from Lusaka?
The straight-line distance between Douala and Lusaka is 2,971 km (1,846 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lusaka from Douala?
Lusaka is to the south-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 137°.
How long is the flight from Douala to Lusaka?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 13 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.