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Distance from Douala to São Paulo

Straight line

6,828 km
4,243 mi · 3,687 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from São Paulo?

Douala (Cameroon) and São Paulo (Brazil) are very far apart: 6,828 km in a straight line, that is 4,243 miles or 3,687 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Douala and São Paulo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Douala, São Paulo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Brazil. The halfway point is at -11.0266°, -17.1714°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Douala from São Paulo?

The straight-line distance between Douala and São Paulo is 6,828 km (4,243 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is São Paulo from Douala?

São Paulo is to the south-west of Douala, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Douala to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 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.