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Distance from Douala to Tokyo

Straight line

13,206 km
8,206 mi · 7,131 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Douala from Tokyo?

Douala (Cameroon) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 13,206 km in a straight line, that is 8,206 miles or 7,131 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Douala and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Douala, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Cameroon into Japan. The halfway point is at 39.8623°, 62.3159°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Douala from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Douala and Tokyo is 13,206 km (8,206 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Douala?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Douala, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Douala to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 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.