Distance from Los Angeles to Douala
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How far is Los Angeles from Douala?
Los Angeles (United States) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 13,128 km in a straight line, that is 8,158 miles or 7,089 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
There is no continuous road route between Los Angeles and Douala, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Los Angeles, Douala lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from United States into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 37.7117°, -43.5387°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
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- Douala – Port Harcourt 309 km
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- Douala – Ibadan 741 km
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- Douala – Maiduguri 947 km
- Douala – Accra 1,110 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Douala?
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Douala is 13,128 km (8,158 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Douala from Los Angeles?
Douala is to the north-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 63°.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Douala?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 55 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.