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Distance from Lagos to Dhaka

Straight line

9,427 km
5,858 mi · 5,090 NM

By road

10,854 km
6,744 mi

Travel time

168 h 14 min
flight ≈ 12 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Dhaka?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 9,427 km in a straight line, that is 5,858 miles or 5,090 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Dhaka is 10,854 km (6,744 miles), about 168 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Dhaka lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 20.3687°, 44.6783°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 17 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 Dhaka?

By road it is 10,854 km (6,744 miles) from Lagos to Dhaka; in a straight line it is 9,427 km (5,858 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Dhaka?

About 168 h 14 min on the fastest route (10,854 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dhaka from Lagos?

Dhaka is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Dhaka?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 17 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.