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Distance from Lagos to Brisbane

Straight line

16,062 km
9,980 mi · 8,673 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 35 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Brisbane?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Brisbane (Australia) are very far apart: 16,062 km in a straight line, that is 9,980 miles or 8,673 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 Brisbane, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Brisbane lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Australia. The halfway point is at -34.7309°, 66.4377°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Brisbane?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Brisbane is 16,062 km (9,980 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brisbane from Lagos?

Brisbane is to the south-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Brisbane?

A direct flight would take about 20 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.