Distance from Maputo to Douala
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How far is Maputo from Douala?
Maputo (Mozambique) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 4,137 km in a straight line, that is 2,571 miles or 2,234 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Maputo to Douala is 6,195 km (3,849 miles), about 80 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.
From Maputo, Douala lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Mozambique into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -11.1746°, 20.5420°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 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 Maputo from Douala?
By road it is 6,195 km (3,849 miles) from Maputo to Douala; in a straight line it is 4,137 km (2,571 miles).
How long is the drive from Maputo to Douala?
About 80 h 50 min on the fastest route (6,195 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Douala from Maputo?
Douala is to the north-west of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 320°.
How long is the flight from Maputo to Douala?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 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.