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Distance from Guayaquil to Lagos

Straight line

9,303 km
5,781 mi · 5,023 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Guayaquil from Lagos?

Guayaquil (Ecuador) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 9,303 km in a straight line, that is 5,781 miles or 5,023 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Guayaquil and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Guayaquil, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Ecuador into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 2.8477°, -38.3890°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Guayaquil from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Guayaquil and Lagos is 9,303 km (5,781 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Guayaquil?

Lagos is to the east of Guayaquil, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Guayaquil to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.