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Distance from Chengdu to Lagos

Straight line

10,663 km
6,626 mi · 5,758 NM

By road

11,577 km
7,193 mi

Travel time

177 h 32 min
flight ≈ 13 h 50 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Lagos?

Chengdu (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 10,663 km in a straight line, that is 6,626 miles or 5,758 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Lagos is 11,577 km (7,193 miles), about 177 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.6578°, 48.7664°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 50 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 Chengdu from Lagos?

By road it is 11,577 km (7,193 miles) from Chengdu to Lagos; in a straight line it is 10,663 km (6,626 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Lagos?

About 177 h 32 min on the fastest route (11,577 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Chengdu?

Lagos is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 50 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.