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Distance from Tehran to Douala

Straight line

5,530 km
3,436 mi · 2,986 NM

By road

5,824 km
3,619 mi

Travel time

106 h 19 min
flight ≈ 7 h 25 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Douala?

Tehran (Iran) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 5,530 km in a straight line, that is 3,436 miles or 2,986 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Douala is 5,824 km (3,619 miles), about 106 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Douala lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from Iran into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 21.1307°, 28.3278°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tehran from Douala?

By road it is 5,824 km (3,619 miles) from Tehran to Douala; in a straight line it is 5,530 km (3,436 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Douala?

About 106 h 19 min on the fastest route (5,824 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Tehran?

Douala is to the south-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 25 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.