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How far is Yaoundé from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) is 6008 miles / 9668 kilometers / 5220 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 6007.549 miles
  • 9668.213 kilometers
  • 5220.418 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
  • 6003.612 miles
  • 9661.877 kilometers
  • 5216.996 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Yaoundé generates about 718 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 718 kilograms equals 1 582 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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