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Distance from Seoul to Yaoundé

Straight line

11,952 km
7,427 mi · 6,454 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 26 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Yaoundé?

Seoul (South Korea) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 11,952 km in a straight line, that is 7,427 miles or 6,454 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 Yaoundé, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Yaoundé lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from South Korea into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 34.8761°, 58.9657°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Yaoundé?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Yaoundé is 11,952 km (7,427 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Yaoundé from Seoul?

Yaoundé is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Yaoundé?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 26 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.