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Distance from Lagos to Delhi

Straight line

8,096 km
5,031 mi · 4,371 NM

By road

9,229 km
5,735 mi

Travel time

149 h 9 min
flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Delhi?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 8,096 km in a straight line, that is 5,031 miles or 4,371 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Delhi is 9,229 km (5,735 miles), about 149 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Delhi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Nigeria into India. The halfway point is at 21.5648°, 37.6438°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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 Delhi?

By road it is 9,229 km (5,735 miles) from Lagos to Delhi; in a straight line it is 8,096 km (5,031 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Delhi?

About 149 h 9 min on the fastest route (9,229 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Lagos?

Delhi is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.