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Distance from Durban to Yaoundé

Straight line

4,273 km
2,655 mi · 2,307 NM

By road

6,036 km
3,750 mi

Travel time

79 h 2 min
flight ≈ 5 h 50 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Durban from Yaoundé?

Durban (South Africa) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 4,273 km in a straight line, that is 2,655 miles or 2,307 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Durban to Yaoundé is 6,036 km (3,750 miles), about 79 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Durban, Yaoundé lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from South Africa into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -13.1788°, 20.5838°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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 Yaoundé?

By road it is 6,036 km (3,750 miles) from Durban to Yaoundé; in a straight line it is 4,273 km (2,655 miles).

How long is the drive from Durban to Yaoundé?

About 79 h 2 min on the fastest route (6,036 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Yaoundé from Durban?

Yaoundé is to the north-west of Durban, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Durban to Yaoundé?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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.