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Distance from Durban to Douala

Straight line

4,387 km
2,726 mi · 2,369 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 59 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Durban from Douala?

Durban (South Africa) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 4,387 km in a straight line, that is 2,726 miles or 2,369 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Durban, Douala lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from South Africa into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -13.1227°, 19.6134°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 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 Durban from Douala?

The straight-line distance between Durban and Douala is 4,387 km (2,726 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Douala from Durban?

Douala is to the north-west of Durban, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Durban to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 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.