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Distance from Lagos to Gorakhpur

Straight line

7,948 km
4,939 mi · 4,292 NM

By road

9,060 km
5,629 mi

Travel time

147 h 42 min
flight ≈ 10 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Gorakhpur?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Gorakhpur (India) are very far apart: 7,948 km in a straight line, that is 4,939 miles or 4,292 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Gorakhpur is 9,060 km (5,629 miles), about 147 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Gorakhpur lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Nigeria into India. The halfway point is at 21.8357°, 36.7785°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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 Gorakhpur?

By road it is 9,060 km (5,629 miles) from Lagos to Gorakhpur; in a straight line it is 7,948 km (4,939 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Gorakhpur?

About 147 h 42 min on the fastest route (9,060 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gorakhpur from Lagos?

Gorakhpur is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Gorakhpur?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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.