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Distance from Yaoundé to Beijing

Straight line

10,997 km
6,833 mi · 5,938 NM

By road

11,381 km
7,072 mi

Travel time

177 h 54 min
flight ≈ 14 h 15 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Beijing?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 10,997 km in a straight line, that is 6,833 miles or 5,938 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yaoundé to Beijing is 11,381 km (7,072 miles), about 177 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Yaoundé, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 33.0123°, 54.3116°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 15 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 Yaoundé from Beijing?

By road it is 11,381 km (7,072 miles) from Yaoundé to Beijing; in a straight line it is 10,997 km (6,833 miles).

How long is the drive from Yaoundé to Beijing?

About 177 h 54 min on the fastest route (11,381 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Yaoundé?

Beijing is to the north-east of Yaoundé, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 15 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.