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How far is Gambela from Douala?

The distance between Douala (Douala International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 1732 miles / 2787 kilometers / 1505 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Douala (DLA) to Gambela (GMB) is 2905 miles / 4675 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 34 minutes.

Douala International Airport – Gambela Airport

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2787
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1505
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Distance from Douala to Gambela

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Douala to Gambela. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1731.686 miles
  • 2786.878 kilometers
  • 1504.794 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1729.993 miles
  • 2784.153 kilometers
  • 1503.322 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Douala to Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Douala International Airport to Gambela Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Douala to Gambela generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Douala to Gambela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Gambela Airport (GMB).

Airport information

Origin Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E
Destination Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E