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Distance from Lagos to Datong

Straight line

11,212 km
6,967 mi · 6,054 NM

By road

11,089 km
6,890 mi

Travel time

174 h 55 min
flight ≈ 14 h 31 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Datong?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Datong (China) are very far apart: 11,212 km in a straight line, that is 6,967 miles or 6,054 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Datong is 11,089 km (6,890 miles), about 174 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Datong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 36.3679°, 47.8430°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 31 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 Datong?

By road it is 11,089 km (6,890 miles) from Lagos to Datong; in a straight line it is 11,212 km (6,967 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Datong?

About 174 h 55 min on the fastest route (11,089 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 31 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.