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Distance from Karachi to Lagos

Straight line

7,055 km
4,384 mi · 3,809 NM

By road

8,297 km
5,155 mi

Travel time

136 h 57 min
flight ≈ 9 h 19 min

Direction

W 265°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Lagos?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 7,055 km in a straight line, that is 4,384 miles or 3,809 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karachi to Lagos is 8,297 km (5,155 miles), about 136 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Karachi, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 265°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 18.2467°, 33.5892°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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 Karachi from Lagos?

By road it is 8,297 km (5,155 miles) from Karachi to Lagos; in a straight line it is 7,055 km (4,384 miles).

How long is the drive from Karachi to Lagos?

About 136 h 57 min on the fastest route (8,297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Karachi?

Lagos is to the west of Karachi, at an initial bearing of 265°.

How long is the flight from Karachi to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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.