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Distance from Seoul to Douala

Straight line

12,089 km
7,512 mi · 6,528 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 37 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Douala?

Seoul (South Korea) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 12,089 km in a straight line, that is 7,512 miles or 6,528 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 Seoul and Douala, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from South Korea into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 35.6633°, 57.7081°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Douala?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Douala is 12,089 km (7,512 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Douala from Seoul?

Douala is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 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.