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How far is Yaoundé from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers / 1507 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Yaoundé (NSI) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 36 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

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1734
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2791
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1507
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Distance from Freetown to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1734.270 miles
  • 2791.038 kilometers
  • 1507.040 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
  • 1732.697 miles
  • 2788.505 kilometers
  • 1505.672 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 Freetown to Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)

On average, flying from Freetown to Yaoundé 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 Freetown to Yaoundé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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