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Distance from Douala to Kunming

Straight line

10,130 km
6,295 mi · 5,470 NM

By road

12,364 km
7,683 mi

Travel time

186 h 27 min
flight ≈ 13 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Kunming?

Douala (Cameroon) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 10,130 km in a straight line, that is 6,295 miles or 5,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Kunming is 12,364 km (7,683 miles), about 186 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 20.6288°, 53.3113°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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 Kunming?

By road it is 12,364 km (7,683 miles) from Douala to Kunming; in a straight line it is 10,130 km (6,295 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Kunming?

About 186 h 27 min on the fastest route (12,364 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Douala?

Kunming is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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.