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Distance from Yaoundé to Chengdu

Straight line

10,041 km
6,239 mi · 5,422 NM

By road

11,575 km
7,192 mi

Travel time

177 h 23 min
flight ≈ 13 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Chengdu?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 10,041 km in a straight line, that is 6,239 miles or 5,422 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yaoundé to Chengdu is 11,575 km (7,192 miles), about 177 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Yaoundé, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 24.1492°, 53.3646°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 11,575 km (7,192 miles) from Yaoundé to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 10,041 km (6,239 miles).

How long is the drive from Yaoundé to Chengdu?

About 177 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,575 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Yaoundé?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Yaoundé, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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.