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Distance from Xi’an to Douala

Straight line

10,607 km
6,591 mi · 5,727 NM

By road

11,120 km
6,909 mi

Travel time

174 h 43 min
flight ≈ 13 h 46 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Douala?

Xi’an (China) and Douala (Cameroon) are very far apart: 10,607 km in a straight line, that is 6,591 miles or 5,727 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Douala is 11,120 km (6,909 miles), about 174 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Douala lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from China into Cameroon. The halfway point is at 28.0488°, 53.0278°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 46 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 Xi’an from Douala?

By road it is 11,120 km (6,909 miles) from Xi’an to Douala; in a straight line it is 10,607 km (6,591 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Douala?

About 174 h 43 min on the fastest route (11,120 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Douala from Xi’an?

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

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Douala?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 46 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.