Distance from Douala to Soweto
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How far is Douala from Soweto?
Douala (Cameroon) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 3,883 km in a straight line, that is 2,413 miles or 2,097 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Douala to Soweto is 5,709 km (3,547 miles), about 75 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.
From Douala, Soweto lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from Cameroon into South Africa. The halfway point is at -11.2467°, 18.2944°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 21 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
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- Soweto – Johannesburg 20 km
- Soweto – Pretoria 67 km
- Soweto – Maputo 473 km
- Soweto – Durban 506 km
- Soweto – Harare 994 km
- Soweto – Lusaka 1,209 km
- Soweto – Cape Town 1,243 km
- Soweto – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Douala from Soweto?
By road it is 5,709 km (3,547 miles) from Douala to Soweto; in a straight line it is 3,883 km (2,413 miles).
How long is the drive from Douala to Soweto?
About 75 h 43 min on the fastest route (5,709 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Soweto from Douala?
Soweto is to the south-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 151°.
How long is the flight from Douala to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 21 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.