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Distance from Kumasi to Douala

Straight line

1,289 km
801 mi · 696 NM

By road

1,804 km
1,121 mi

Travel time

24 h 10 min
flight ≈ 2 h 7 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Kumasi from Douala?

Kumasi (Ghana) and Douala (Cameroon) are quite far apart: 1,289 km in a straight line, that is 801 miles or 696 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kumasi to Douala is 1,804 km (1,121 miles), about 24 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Kumasi, Douala lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Ghana into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 5.3946°, 4.0522°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 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 Kumasi from Douala?

By road it is 1,804 km (1,121 miles) from Kumasi to Douala; in a straight line it is 1,289 km (801 miles).

How long is the drive from Kumasi to Douala?

About 24 h 10 min on the fastest route (1,804 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Kumasi?

Douala is to the east of Kumasi, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Kumasi to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 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.