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Distance from Wuhan to Douala

Straight line

11,172 km
6,942 mi · 6,032 NM

By road

11,852 km
7,364 mi

Travel time

182 h 53 min
flight ≈ 14 h 28 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Douala?

Wuhan (China) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 11,172 km in a straight line, that is 6,942 miles or 6,032 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Douala is 11,852 km (7,364 miles), about 182 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 26.8994°, 56.5559°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 28 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 Wuhan from Douala?

By road it is 11,852 km (7,364 miles) from Wuhan to Douala; in a straight line it is 11,172 km (6,942 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Douala?

About 182 h 53 min on the fastest route (11,852 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Wuhan?

Douala is to the west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 28 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.