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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 Airport) is 6001 miles / 9658 kilometers / 5215 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Yaoundé 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)
  • 6001.064 miles
  • 9657.776 kilometers
  • 5214.782 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
  • 5997.094 miles
  • 9651.387 kilometers
  • 5211.332 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 Airport is 11 hours and 51 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Yaoundé generates about 717 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 717 kilograms equals 1 580 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 Airport (YAO).

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 Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E