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How far is Yaoundé from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) is 5985 miles / 9632 kilometers / 5201 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Yaoundé

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Yaoundé. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5985.284 miles
  • 9632.380 kilometers
  • 5201.069 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
  • 5981.384 miles
  • 9626.105 kilometers
  • 5197.681 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 Washington D.C. to Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is 11 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Yaoundé generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Yaoundé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E