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Distance from Kathmandu to Lagos

Straight line

8,890 km
5,524 mi · 4,800 NM

By road

10,165 km
6,316 mi

Travel time

161 h 42 min
flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Lagos?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 8,890 km in a straight line, that is 5,524 miles or 4,800 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Lagos is 10,165 km (6,316 miles), about 161 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Kathmandu, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). The route crosses from Nepal into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.1134°, 41.4936°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Kathmandu from Lagos?

By road it is 10,165 km (6,316 miles) from Kathmandu to Lagos; in a straight line it is 8,890 km (5,524 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Lagos?

About 161 h 42 min on the fastest route (10,165 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Kathmandu?

Lagos is to the west of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.