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Distance from Dalian to Douala

Straight line

11,596 km
7,205 mi · 6,261 NM

By road

12,210 km
7,587 mi

Travel time

187 h 7 min
flight ≈ 15 h

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Dalian from Douala?

Dalian (China) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 11,596 km in a straight line, that is 7,205 miles or 6,261 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dalian to Douala is 12,210 km (7,587 miles), about 187 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Dalian, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 34.6571°, 55.2920°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h (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 Dalian from Douala?

By road it is 12,210 km (7,587 miles) from Dalian to Douala; in a straight line it is 11,596 km (7,205 miles).

How long is the drive from Dalian to Douala?

About 187 h 7 min on the fastest route (12,210 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Dalian?

Douala is to the west of Dalian, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 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.