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Distance from Kampala to Douala

Straight line

2,578 km
1,602 mi · 1,392 NM

By road

3,792 km
2,356 mi

Travel time

66 h 59 min
flight ≈ 3 h 43 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Douala?

Kampala (Uganda) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 2,578 km in a straight line, that is 1,602 miles or 1,392 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kampala to Douala is 3,792 km (2,356 miles), about 66 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Kampala, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from Uganda into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 2.2265°, 21.1576°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 43 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 Kampala from Douala?

By road it is 3,792 km (2,356 miles) from Kampala to Douala; in a straight line it is 2,578 km (1,602 miles).

How long is the drive from Kampala to Douala?

About 66 h 59 min on the fastest route (3,792 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Kampala?

Douala is to the west of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 43 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.