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Distance from Yaoundé to Nanjing

Straight line

11,400 km
7,084 mi · 6,155 NM

By road

12,186 km
7,572 mi

Travel time

186 h 37 min
flight ≈ 14 h 45 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Nanjing?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 11,400 km in a straight line, that is 7,084 miles or 6,155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yaoundé to Nanjing is 12,186 km (7,572 miles), about 186 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Yaoundé, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 28.5222°, 58.8379°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 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 Nanjing?

By road it is 12,186 km (7,572 miles) from Yaoundé to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 11,400 km (7,084 miles).

How long is the drive from Yaoundé to Nanjing?

About 186 h 37 min on the fastest route (12,186 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Yaoundé?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Yaoundé, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 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.