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Distance from Douala to Beijing

Straight line

11,134 km
6,919 mi · 6,012 NM

By road

11,381 km
7,072 mi

Travel time

177 h 54 min
flight ≈ 14 h 25 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Beijing?

Douala (Cameroon) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 11,134 km in a straight line, that is 6,919 miles or 6,012 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Beijing is 11,381 km (7,072 miles), about 177 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Douala, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 33.6582°, 53.0975°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 25 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 Douala from Beijing?

By road it is 11,381 km (7,072 miles) from Douala to Beijing; in a straight line it is 11,134 km (6,919 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Beijing?

About 177 h 54 min on the fastest route (11,381 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Douala?

Beijing is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 25 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.