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Distance from Hefei to Lagos

Straight line

11,844 km
7,360 mi · 6,395 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 18 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Hefei from Lagos?

Hefei (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,844 km in a straight line, that is 7,360 miles or 6,395 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Hefei, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 32.3084°, 53.4750°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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 Hefei from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Hefei and Lagos is 11,844 km (7,360 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lagos from Hefei?

Lagos is to the west of Hefei, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Hefei to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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.