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Distance from Douala to Tai’an

Straight line

11,296 km
7,019 mi · 6,099 NM

By road

11,760 km
7,308 mi

Travel time

181 h 50 min
flight ≈ 14 h 37 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Tai’an?

Douala (Cameroon) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 11,296 km in a straight line, that is 7,019 miles or 6,099 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Tai’an is 11,760 km (7,308 miles), about 181 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 31.4887°, 55.2366°.

A direct flight would take about 14 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 11,760 km (7,308 miles) from Douala to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 11,296 km (7,019 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Tai’an?

About 181 h 50 min on the fastest route (11,760 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Douala?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 14 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.