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Distance from Yaoundé to Istanbul

Straight line

4,469 km
2,777 mi · 2,413 NM

By road

3,377 km
2,098 mi

Travel time

78 h 2 min
flight ≈ 6 h 5 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Istanbul?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 4,469 km in a straight line, that is 2,777 miles or 2,413 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yaoundé to Istanbul is 3,377 km (2,098 miles), about 78 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Yaoundé, Istanbul lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 22.6714°, 19.0143°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 5 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 Yaoundé from Istanbul?

By road it is 3,377 km (2,098 miles) from Yaoundé to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 4,469 km (2,777 miles).

How long is the drive from Yaoundé to Istanbul?

About 78 h 2 min on the fastest route (3,377 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Yaoundé?

Istanbul is to the north of Yaoundé, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 5 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.