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Distance from Douala to Bangkok

Straight line

9,998 km
6,212 mi · 5,398 NM

By road

13,335 km
8,286 mi

Travel time

199 h 17 min
flight ≈ 13 h

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Bangkok?

Douala (Cameroon) and Bangkok (Thailand) are very far apart: 9,998 km in a straight line, that is 6,212 miles or 5,398 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Bangkok is 13,335 km (8,286 miles), about 199 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Bangkok lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Thailand. The halfway point is at 12.5726°, 54.3304°.

A direct flight would take about 13 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 Douala from Bangkok?

By road it is 13,335 km (8,286 miles) from Douala to Bangkok; in a straight line it is 9,998 km (6,212 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Bangkok?

About 199 h 17 min on the fastest route (13,335 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bangkok from Douala?

Bangkok is to the east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Bangkok?

A direct flight would take about 13 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.