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Distance from Nanjing to Douala

Straight line

11,555 km
7,180 mi · 6,239 NM

By road

12,192 km
7,576 mi

Travel time

186 h 40 min
flight ≈ 14 h 57 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Douala?

Nanjing (China) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 11,555 km in a straight line, that is 7,180 miles or 6,239 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Douala is 12,192 km (7,576 miles), about 186 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 29.1718°, 57.7285°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 57 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 Nanjing from Douala?

By road it is 12,192 km (7,576 miles) from Nanjing to Douala; in a straight line it is 11,555 km (7,180 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Douala?

About 186 h 40 min on the fastest route (12,192 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Nanjing?

Douala is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 57 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.