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Distance from Lagos to Foshan

Straight line

11,729 km
7,288 mi · 6,333 NM

By road

12,719 km
7,903 mi

Travel time

192 h 51 min
flight ≈ 15 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Foshan?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Foshan (China) are very far apart: 11,729 km in a straight line, that is 7,288 miles or 6,333 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Foshan is 12,719 km (7,903 miles), about 192 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Foshan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 24.5379°, 55.1460°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 10 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 Foshan?

By road it is 12,719 km (7,903 miles) from Lagos to Foshan; in a straight line it is 11,729 km (7,288 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Foshan?

About 192 h 51 min on the fastest route (12,719 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Lagos?

Foshan is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 10 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.