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Distance from London to Douala

Straight line

5,340 km
3,318 mi · 2,883 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 10 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Douala?

London (United Kingdom) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 5,340 km in a straight line, that is 3,318 miles or 2,883 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From London, Douala lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 27.8608°, 5.9300°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 10 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 London from Douala?

The straight-line distance between London and Douala is 5,340 km (3,318 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Douala from London?

Douala is to the south of London, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from London to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 10 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.