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Distance from Santiago to Yaoundé

Straight line

9,523 km
5,918 mi · 5,142 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Santiago from Yaoundé?

Santiago (Chile) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 9,523 km in a straight line, that is 5,918 miles or 5,142 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 Santiago and Yaoundé, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Santiago, Yaoundé lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Chile into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -19.2567°, -25.1189°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Santiago from Yaoundé?

The straight-line distance between Santiago and Yaoundé is 9,523 km (5,918 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Yaoundé from Santiago?

Yaoundé is to the east of Santiago, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Yaoundé?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.