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Distance from Changsha to Lagos

Straight line

11,567 km
7,187 mi · 6,245 NM

By road

12,087 km
7,510 mi

Travel time

185 h 38 min
flight ≈ 14 h 57 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Changsha from Lagos?

Changsha (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,567 km in a straight line, that is 7,187 miles or 6,245 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changsha to Lagos is 12,087 km (7,510 miles), about 185 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Changsha, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.3296°, 53.3297°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 57 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 Changsha from Lagos?

By road it is 12,087 km (7,510 miles) from Changsha to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,567 km (7,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Changsha to Lagos?

About 185 h 38 min on the fastest route (12,087 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Changsha?

Lagos is to the west of Changsha, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Changsha to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 57 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.