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Distance from Busan to Lagos

Straight line

12,706 km
7,895 mi · 6,860 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 23 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Lagos?

Busan (South Korea) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 12,706 km in a straight line, that is 7,895 miles or 6,860 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Busan and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Busan, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from South Korea into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 39.2203°, 55.5288°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Busan from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Lagos is 12,706 km (7,895 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Busan?

Lagos is to the north-west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 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.