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Distance from Almaty to Lagos

Straight line

8,188 km
5,088 mi · 4,421 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Almaty from Lagos?

Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 8,188 km in a straight line, that is 5,088 miles or 4,421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Almaty, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.8762°, 33.5929°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Almaty from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Almaty and Lagos is 8,188 km (5,088 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lagos from Almaty?

Lagos is to the west of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Almaty to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.