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Distance from Douala to Seoul

Straight line

12,089 km
7,512 mi · 6,528 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 37 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Seoul?

Douala (Cameroon) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 12,089 km in a straight line, that is 7,512 miles or 6,528 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Douala, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Cameroon into South Korea. The halfway point is at 35.6633°, 57.7081°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 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 Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Douala and Seoul is 12,089 km (7,512 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Seoul from Douala?

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

How long is the flight from Douala to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 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.