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Distance from Shanghai to Douala

Straight line

11,825 km
7,347 mi · 6,385 NM

By road

12,466 km
7,746 mi

Travel time

189 h 50 min
flight ≈ 15 h 17 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Douala?

Shanghai (China) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 11,825 km in a straight line, that is 7,347 miles or 6,385 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Douala is 12,466 km (7,746 miles), about 189 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 29.3829°, 59.1126°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 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 Shanghai from Douala?

By road it is 12,466 km (7,746 miles) from Shanghai to Douala; in a straight line it is 11,825 km (7,347 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Douala?

About 189 h 50 min on the fastest route (12,466 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Shanghai?

Douala is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 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.