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Distance from Douala to Tianjin

Straight line

11,220 km
6,972 mi · 6,059 NM

By road

11,501 km
7,147 mi

Travel time

179 h 17 min
flight ≈ 14 h 32 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Tianjin?

Douala (Cameroon) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 11,220 km in a straight line, that is 6,972 miles or 6,059 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Douala to Tianjin is 11,501 km (7,147 miles), about 179 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Douala, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 33.4114°, 53.7583°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 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 Tianjin?

By road it is 11,501 km (7,147 miles) from Douala to Tianjin; in a straight line it is 11,220 km (6,972 miles).

How long is the drive from Douala to Tianjin?

About 179 h 17 min on the fastest route (11,501 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianjin from Douala?

Tianjin is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 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.