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How far is Gambela from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 1611 miles / 2593 kilometers / 1400 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yaoundé (NSI) to Gambela (GMB) is 2941 miles / 4733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 48 minutes.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Gambela Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1611.341 miles
  • 2593.202 kilometers
  • 1400.217 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
  • 1609.860 miles
  • 2590.819 kilometers
  • 1398.930 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 Yaoundé to Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Gambela Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Gambela generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Gambela

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E