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Distance from Douala to Guangzhou

Straight line

11,219 km
6,971 mi · 6,058 NM

By road

12,731 km
7,911 mi

Travel time

192 h 36 min
flight ≈ 14 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Guangzhou?

Douala (Cameroon) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 11,219 km in a straight line, that is 6,971 miles or 6,058 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Guangzhou is 12,731 km (7,911 miles), about 192 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 21.3023°, 58.5281°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 31 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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 12,731 km (7,911 miles) from Douala to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 11,219 km (6,971 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Guangzhou?

About 192 h 36 min on the fastest route (12,731 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Douala?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 31 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.