How far is Douala from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Douala (Douala International Airport) is 1967 miles / 3166 kilometers / 1709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Douala (DLA) is 2602 miles / 4188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 24 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Douala International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Douala
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Douala. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1967.202 miles
- 3165.905 kilometers
- 1709.452 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- 1966.603 miles
- 3164.940 kilometers
- 1708.931 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 Dakar to Douala?
The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Douala International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Douala?
The time difference between Dakar and Douala is 1 hour. Douala is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Douala International Airport (DLA)
On average, flying from Dakar to Douala generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Douala
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Douala International Airport (DLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W |
| Destination | Douala International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Douala |
| Country: | Cameroon  |
| IATA Code: | DLA |
| ICAO Code: | FKKD |
| Coordinates: | 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E |