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Distance from Yaoundé to Los Angeles

Straight line

13,290 km
8,258 mi · 7,176 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 7 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Los Angeles?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 13,290 km in a straight line, that is 8,258 miles or 7,176 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 Yaoundé and Los Angeles, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Yaoundé, Los Angeles lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Cameroon into United States. The halfway point is at 38.4460°, -42.1858°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Yaoundé from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance between Yaoundé and Los Angeles is 13,290 km (8,258 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Yaoundé?

Los Angeles is to the north-west of Yaoundé, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 7 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.