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Distance from Douala to Chengdu

Straight line

10,203 km
6,340 mi · 5,509 NM

By road

11,575 km
7,192 mi

Travel time

177 h 23 min
flight ≈ 13 h 15 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Chengdu?

Douala (Cameroon) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 10,203 km in a straight line, that is 6,340 miles or 5,509 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Chengdu is 11,575 km (7,192 miles), about 177 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 24.6274°, 52.3232°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 15 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 11,575 km (7,192 miles) from Douala to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 10,203 km (6,340 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Chengdu?

About 177 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,575 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Douala?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 15 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.