EN RO

Distance from Datong to Lagos

Straight line

11,212 km
6,967 mi · 6,054 NM

By road

11,091 km
6,891 mi

Travel time

174 h 54 min
flight ≈ 14 h 31 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Lagos → Datong

How far is Datong from Lagos?

Datong (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,212 km in a straight line, that is 6,967 miles or 6,054 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Datong to Lagos is 11,091 km (6,891 miles), about 174 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Datong, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 36.3679°, 47.8430°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 31 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 Datong from Lagos?

By road it is 11,091 km (6,891 miles) from Datong to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,212 km (6,967 miles).

How long is the drive from Datong to Lagos?

About 174 h 54 min on the fastest route (11,091 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Datong?

Lagos is to the west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 31 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.