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Distance from Chengdu to Yaoundé

Straight line

10,041 km
6,239 mi · 5,422 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 3 min

Direction

W 275°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Yaoundé?

Chengdu (China) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 10,041 km in a straight line, that is 6,239 miles or 5,422 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Yaoundé lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 24.1492°, 53.3646°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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 Chengdu from Yaoundé?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Yaoundé is 10,041 km (6,239 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Yaoundé from Chengdu?

Yaoundé is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 275°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Yaoundé?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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.