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Distance from Yaoundé to Shanghai

Straight line

11,669 km
7,251 mi · 6,301 NM

By road

12,459 km
7,741 mi

Travel time

189 h 45 min
flight ≈ 15 h 5 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Yaoundé from Shanghai?

Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 11,669 km in a straight line, that is 7,251 miles or 6,301 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yaoundé to Shanghai is 12,459 km (7,741 miles), about 189 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Yaoundé, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Cameroon into China. The halfway point is at 28.7009°, 60.2236°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 5 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 Shanghai?

By road it is 12,459 km (7,741 miles) from Yaoundé to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 11,669 km (7,251 miles).

How long is the drive from Yaoundé to Shanghai?

About 189 h 45 min on the fastest route (12,459 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Yaoundé?

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

How long is the flight from Yaoundé to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 5 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.