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Distance from Kaduna to Yaoundé

Straight line

863 km
536 mi · 466 NM

By road

1,266 km
787 mi

Travel time

16 h 38 min
flight ≈ 1 h 35 min

Direction

SSE 148°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaduna from Yaoundé?

Kaduna (Nigeria) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are quite far apart: 863 km in a straight line, that is 536 miles or 466 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaduna to Yaoundé is 1,266 km (787 miles), about 16 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Kaduna, Yaoundé lies to the south-east (initial bearing 148°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 7.2011°, 9.4927°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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 Kaduna from Yaoundé?

By road it is 1,266 km (787 miles) from Kaduna to Yaoundé; in a straight line it is 863 km (536 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaduna to Yaoundé?

About 16 h 38 min on the fastest route (1,266 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Yaoundé from Kaduna?

Yaoundé is to the south-east of Kaduna, at an initial bearing of 148°.

How long is the flight from Kaduna to Yaoundé?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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.