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Distance from Kyoto to Lagos

Straight line

13,239 km
8,226 mi · 7,148 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 3 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyoto from Lagos?

Kyoto (Japan) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 13,239 km in a straight line, that is 8,226 miles or 7,148 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 Kyoto and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kyoto, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from Japan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 42.4864°, 57.2576°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kyoto from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Kyoto and Lagos is 13,239 km (8,226 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Kyoto?

Lagos is to the north-west of Kyoto, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Kyoto to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 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.