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Distance from Gorakhpur to Lagos

Straight line

7,948 km
4,939 mi · 4,292 NM

By road

9,068 km
5,635 mi

Travel time

147 h 57 min
flight ≈ 10 h 26 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Gorakhpur from Lagos?

Gorakhpur (India) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 7,948 km in a straight line, that is 4,939 miles or 4,292 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gorakhpur to Lagos is 9,068 km (5,635 miles), about 147 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Gorakhpur, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from India into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 21.8357°, 36.7785°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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 Gorakhpur from Lagos?

By road it is 9,068 km (5,635 miles) from Gorakhpur to Lagos; in a straight line it is 7,948 km (4,939 miles).

How long is the drive from Gorakhpur to Lagos?

About 147 h 57 min on the fastest route (9,068 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Gorakhpur?

Lagos is to the west of Gorakhpur, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Gorakhpur to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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.