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Distance from Lagos to Beijing

Straight line

11,470 km
7,127 mi · 6,193 NM

By road

11,381 km
7,072 mi

Travel time

177 h 54 min
flight ≈ 14 h 50 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Beijing?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 11,470 km in a straight line, that is 7,127 miles or 6,193 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Beijing is 11,381 km (7,072 miles), about 177 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 37.2923°, 48.8931°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 50 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 Beijing?

By road it is 11,381 km (7,072 miles) from Lagos to Beijing; in a straight line it is 11,470 km (7,127 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Beijing?

About 177 h 54 min on the fastest route (11,381 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Lagos?

Beijing is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 50 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.