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Distance from São Paulo to Douala

Straight line

6,828 km
4,243 mi · 3,687 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is São Paulo from Douala?

São Paulo (Brazil) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 6,828 km in a straight line, that is 4,243 miles or 3,687 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 São Paulo and Douala, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From São Paulo, Douala lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Brazil into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -11.0266°, -17.1714°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is São Paulo from Douala?

The straight-line distance between São Paulo and Douala is 6,828 km (4,243 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Douala from São Paulo?

Douala is to the east of São Paulo, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 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.