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Distance from Kunming to Douala

Straight line

10,130 km
6,295 mi · 5,470 NM

By road

12,347 km
7,672 mi

Travel time

186 h 38 min
flight ≈ 13 h 10 min

Direction

W 275°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Douala?

Kunming (China) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 10,130 km in a straight line, that is 6,295 miles or 5,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Douala is 12,347 km (7,672 miles), about 186 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 20.6288°, 53.3113°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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 Kunming from Douala?

By road it is 12,347 km (7,672 miles) from Kunming to Douala; in a straight line it is 10,130 km (6,295 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Douala?

About 186 h 38 min on the fastest route (12,347 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Kunming?

Douala is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 275°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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.