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Distance from Lagos to Busan

Straight line

12,706 km
7,895 mi · 6,860 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 23 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Busan?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Busan (South Korea) are very far apart: 12,706 km in a straight line, that is 7,895 miles or 6,860 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 Busan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Busan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Nigeria into South Korea. The halfway point is at 39.2203°, 55.5288°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Busan?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Busan is 12,706 km (7,895 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Busan from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 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.