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Distance from Chennai to Douala

Straight line

7,812 km
4,854 mi · 4,218 NM

By road

11,365 km
7,062 mi

Travel time

175 h 32 min
flight ≈ 10 h 16 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Douala?

Chennai (India) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 7,812 km in a straight line, that is 4,854 miles or 4,218 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Douala is 11,365 km (7,062 miles), about 175 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from India into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 10.4575°, 44.5085°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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 Chennai from Douala?

By road it is 11,365 km (7,062 miles) from Chennai to Douala; in a straight line it is 7,812 km (4,854 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Douala?

About 175 h 32 min on the fastest route (11,365 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Chennai?

Douala is to the west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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.