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How far is Polokwane from Douala?

The distance between Douala (Douala International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 2331 miles / 3752 kilometers / 2026 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Douala (DLA) to Polokwane (PTG) is 3616 miles / 5819 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 23 minutes.

Douala International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Douala to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2331.342 miles
  • 3751.931 kilometers
  • 2025.881 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
  • 2338.451 miles
  • 3763.371 kilometers
  • 2032.058 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Douala International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Douala to Polokwane generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 563 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 Polokwane

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

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E