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Distance from Lagos to Changsha

Straight line

11,567 km
7,187 mi · 6,245 NM

By road

12,079 km
7,506 mi

Travel time

185 h 32 min
flight ≈ 14 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Changsha?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Changsha (China) are very far apart: 11,567 km in a straight line, that is 7,187 miles or 6,245 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Changsha is 12,079 km (7,506 miles), about 185 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Changsha lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 28.3296°, 53.3297°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 57 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 Changsha?

By road it is 12,079 km (7,506 miles) from Lagos to Changsha; in a straight line it is 11,567 km (7,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Changsha?

About 185 h 32 min on the fastest route (12,079 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changsha from Lagos?

Changsha is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Changsha?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 57 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.