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Distance from Lagos to Almaty

Straight line

8,188 km
5,088 mi · 4,421 NM

By road

8,108 km
5,038 mi

Travel time

138 h 1 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Almaty?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) are very far apart: 8,188 km in a straight line, that is 5,088 miles or 4,421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Almaty is 8,108 km (5,038 miles), about 138 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Almaty lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Kazakhstan. The halfway point is at 29.8762°, 33.5929°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Lagos from Almaty?

By road it is 8,108 km (5,038 miles) from Lagos to Almaty; in a straight line it is 8,188 km (5,088 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Almaty?

About 138 h 1 min on the fastest route (8,108 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Almaty from Lagos?

Almaty is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Almaty?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.