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Distance from Kobe to Lagos

Straight line

13,215 km
8,211 mi · 7,135 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 1 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Lagos?

Kobe (Japan) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 13,215 km in a straight line, that is 8,211 miles or 7,135 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 Kobe and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kobe, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Japan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 41.9612°, 57.3747°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 1 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kobe from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Kobe and Lagos is 13,215 km (8,211 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Kobe?

Lagos is to the north-west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 1 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.