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How far is Douala from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Douala (Douala International Airport) is 2416 miles / 3888 kilometers / 2099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Douala (DLA) is 3505 miles / 5640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 15 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Douala International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Douala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2415.713 miles
  • 3887.714 kilometers
  • 2099.197 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
  • 2423.832 miles
  • 3900.779 kilometers
  • 2106.252 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 Johannesburg to Douala?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Douala International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Douala International Airport (DLA)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Douala generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Douala

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Douala International Airport (DLA).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination 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