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Distance from Baotou to Lagos

Straight line

10,931 km
6,792 mi · 5,902 NM

By road

10,748 km
6,679 mi

Travel time

170 h 48 min
flight ≈ 14 h 10 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Baotou from Lagos?

Baotou (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 10,931 km in a straight line, that is 6,792 miles or 5,902 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baotou to Lagos is 10,748 km (6,679 miles), about 170 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Baotou, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 35.6394°, 46.5406°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 10 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 Baotou from Lagos?

By road it is 10,748 km (6,679 miles) from Baotou to Lagos; in a straight line it is 10,931 km (6,792 miles).

How long is the drive from Baotou to Lagos?

About 170 h 48 min on the fastest route (10,748 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Baotou?

Lagos is to the west of Baotou, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Baotou to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 10 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.