Distance from Diffa to Maroua
🇳🇪 Diffa, Niger→🇨🇲 Maroua, Cameroon
Diffa → Maroua
355 km
≈ 221 miles · 192 nautical miles
DiffaMaroua
56 min
Flight (if direct)
5 h 8 min
Driving time (est.)
south-southeast
Direction (148°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Diffa to Maroua covers 355 km (221 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 462 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 355 km / 221 mi / 192 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 462 km / 287 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 56 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 h 8 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 148° — south-southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Diffa coordinates | 13.3154, 12.6114 |
| Maroua coordinates | 10.591, 14.3159 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Diffa and Maroua — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Maroua from Diffa?
Maroua is 355 km (221 miles) from Diffa measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 462 km (287 mi).
How long is the flight from Diffa to Maroua?
If a direct flight operates between Diffa and Maroua, it would take approximately 56 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Diffa and Maroua?
Maroua has the same time zone offset. Diffa uses UTC+01:00 and Maroua uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Diffa and Maroua?
The geographic midpoint between Diffa and Maroua is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 178 km from each city.
In which direction is Maroua from Diffa?
Maroua lies to the south-southeast of Diffa, at an initial bearing of 148°.