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Distance from Handan to Lagos

Straight line

11,431 km
7,103 mi · 6,172 NM

By road

11,505 km
7,149 mi

Travel time

178 h 58 min
flight ≈ 14 h 47 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Lagos?

Handan (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,431 km in a straight line, that is 7,103 miles or 6,172 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Handan to Lagos is 11,505 km (7,149 miles), about 178 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Handan, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 34.5619°, 50.1325°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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 Handan from Lagos?

By road it is 11,505 km (7,149 miles) from Handan to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,431 km (7,103 miles).

How long is the drive from Handan to Lagos?

About 178 h 58 min on the fastest route (11,505 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Handan?

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

How long is the flight from Handan to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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.