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Distance from Tokyo to Douala

Straight line

13,206 km
8,206 mi · 7,131 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Douala?

Tokyo (Japan) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 13,206 km in a straight line, that is 8,206 miles or 7,131 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 Tokyo and Douala, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Douala lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from Japan into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 39.8623°, 62.3159°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Douala?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Douala is 13,206 km (8,206 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Douala from Tokyo?

Douala is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 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.