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Distance from Lagos to Adelaide

Straight line

14,462 km
8,986 mi · 7,809 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 35 min

Direction

SE 131°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Adelaide?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 14,462 km in a straight line, that is 8,986 miles or 7,809 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 Lagos and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Adelaide lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Australia. The halfway point is at -32.9671°, 57.9062°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Adelaide is 14,462 km (8,986 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Lagos?

Adelaide is to the south-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 131°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 35 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.