Distance from Lubumbashi to Douala
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How far is Lubumbashi from Douala?
Lubumbashi (Congo - Kinshasa) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 2,625 km in a straight line, that is 1,631 miles or 1,417 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lubumbashi, Douala lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -3.8524°, 18.5096°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lubumbashi from Douala?
The straight-line distance between Lubumbashi and Douala is 2,625 km (1,631 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Douala from Lubumbashi?
Douala is to the north-west of Lubumbashi, at an initial bearing of 311°.
How long is the flight from Lubumbashi to Douala?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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.