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Distance from Kolkata to Douala

Straight line

8,679 km
5,393 mi · 4,687 NM

By road

10,649 km
6,617 mi

Travel time

165 h 51 min
flight ≈ 11 h 21 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Douala?

Kolkata (India) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 8,679 km in a straight line, that is 5,393 miles or 4,687 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Douala is 10,649 km (6,617 miles), about 165 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from India into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 16.9922°, 47.2247°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kolkata from Douala?

By road it is 10,649 km (6,617 miles) from Kolkata to Douala; in a straight line it is 8,679 km (5,393 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Douala?

About 165 h 51 min on the fastest route (10,649 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Kolkata?

Douala is to the west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.