EN RO

Distance from Douala to Dalian

Straight line

11,596 km
7,205 mi · 6,261 NM

By road

12,217 km
7,591 mi

Travel time

187 h 11 min
flight ≈ 15 h

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Dalian → Douala

How far is Douala from Dalian?

Douala (Cameroon) and Dalian (China) 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, Douala to Dalian is 12,217 km (7,591 miles), about 187 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Dalian lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. 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 Douala from Dalian?

By road it is 12,217 km (7,591 miles) from Douala to Dalian; in a straight line it is 11,596 km (7,205 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Dalian?

About 187 h 11 min on the fastest route (12,217 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dalian from Douala?

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

How long is the flight from Douala to Dalian?

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.