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Distance from Shenzhen to Douala

Straight line

11,312 km
7,029 mi · 6,108 NM

By road

12,822 km
7,968 mi

Travel time

193 h 44 min
flight ≈ 14 h 38 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Douala?

Shenzhen (China) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 11,312 km in a straight line, that is 7,029 miles or 6,108 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Douala is 12,822 km (7,968 miles), about 193 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 21.0549°, 59.0479°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 38 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 Shenzhen from Douala?

By road it is 12,822 km (7,968 miles) from Shenzhen to Douala; in a straight line it is 11,312 km (7,029 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Douala?

About 193 h 44 min on the fastest route (12,822 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Shenzhen?

Douala is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 38 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.