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Distance from Hiroshima to Lagos

Straight line

13,017 km
8,088 mi · 7,029 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 46 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Lagos?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 13,017 km in a straight line, that is 8,088 miles or 7,029 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 Hiroshima and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hiroshima, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from Japan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 40.3658°, 56.9140°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hiroshima from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Hiroshima and Lagos is 13,017 km (8,088 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Hiroshima?

Lagos is to the north-west of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 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.