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Distance from Douala to Nanjing

Straight line

11,555 km
7,180 mi · 6,239 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 57 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Nanjing?

Douala (Cameroon) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 11,555 km in a straight line, that is 7,180 miles or 6,239 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Douala, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 29.1718°, 57.7285°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 57 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 Nanjing?

The straight-line distance between Douala and Nanjing is 11,555 km (7,180 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Nanjing from Douala?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 57 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.