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Distance from Guankou to Lagos

Straight line

11,630 km
7,226 mi · 6,280 NM

By road

12,126 km
7,535 mi

Travel time

186 h 5 min
flight ≈ 15 h 2 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Guankou from Lagos?

Guankou (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,630 km in a straight line, that is 7,226 miles or 6,280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guankou to Lagos is 12,126 km (7,535 miles), about 186 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Guankou, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.4942°, 53.6139°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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 Guankou from Lagos?

By road it is 12,126 km (7,535 miles) from Guankou to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,630 km (7,226 miles).

How long is the drive from Guankou to Lagos?

About 186 h 5 min on the fastest route (12,126 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Guankou?

Lagos is to the west of Guankou, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Guankou to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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.