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Distance from Nanjing to Yaoundé

Straight line

11,400 km
7,084 mi · 6,155 NM

By road

12,192 km
7,576 mi

Travel time

186 h 40 min
flight ≈ 14 h 45 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Yaoundé?

Nanjing (China) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 11,400 km in a straight line, that is 7,084 miles or 6,155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Yaoundé 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 7% longer than the straight line.

From Nanjing, Yaoundé lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 28.5222°, 58.8379°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 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 Yaoundé?

By road it is 12,192 km (7,576 miles) from Nanjing to Yaoundé; in a straight line it is 11,400 km (7,084 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Yaoundé?

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

In which direction is Yaoundé from Nanjing?

Yaoundé is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Yaoundé?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 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.