Distance from Los Angeles to Yaoundé
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How far is Los Angeles from Yaoundé?
Los Angeles (United States) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 13,290 km in a straight line, that is 8,258 miles or 7,176 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 Yaoundé, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Los Angeles, Yaoundé lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from United States into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 38.4460°, -42.1858°.
A direct flight would take about 17 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Yaoundé?
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Yaoundé is 13,290 km (8,258 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Yaoundé from Los Angeles?
Yaoundé is to the north-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 62°.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Yaoundé?
A direct flight would take about 17 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.