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Distance from Bhopal to Lagos

Straight line

8,102 km
5,034 mi · 4,375 NM

By road

9,971 km
6,196 mi

Travel time

157 h 27 min
flight ≈ 10 h 38 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Bhopal from Lagos?

Bhopal (India) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 8,102 km in a straight line, that is 5,034 miles or 4,375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bhopal to Lagos is 9,971 km (6,196 miles), about 157 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Bhopal, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from India into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 18.3648°, 38.7080°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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 Bhopal from Lagos?

By road it is 9,971 km (6,196 miles) from Bhopal to Lagos; in a straight line it is 8,102 km (5,034 miles).

How long is the drive from Bhopal to Lagos?

About 157 h 27 min on the fastest route (9,971 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Bhopal?

Lagos is to the west of Bhopal, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Bhopal to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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.