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Distance from Beijing to Yaoundé

Straight line

10,997 km
6,833 mi · 5,938 NM

By road

11,374 km
7,067 mi

Travel time

177 h 49 min
flight ≈ 14 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Yaoundé?

Beijing (China) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 10,997 km in a straight line, that is 6,833 miles or 5,938 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Yaoundé is 11,374 km (7,067 miles), about 177 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Yaoundé lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 33.0123°, 54.3116°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Yaoundé?

By road it is 11,374 km (7,067 miles) from Beijing to Yaoundé; in a straight line it is 10,997 km (6,833 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Yaoundé?

About 177 h 49 min on the fastest route (11,374 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Yaoundé from Beijing?

Yaoundé is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Yaoundé?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 15 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.