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Distance from Foshan to Lagos

Straight line

11,729 km
7,288 mi · 6,333 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 10 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Lagos?

Foshan (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,729 km in a straight line, that is 7,288 miles or 6,333 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Foshan, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 24.5379°, 55.1460°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 10 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 Foshan from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Foshan and Lagos is 11,729 km (7,288 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lagos from Foshan?

Lagos is to the west of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 10 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.