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Distance from Lagos to Guayaquil

Straight line

9,303 km
5,781 mi · 5,023 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Guayaquil?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) are very far apart: 9,303 km in a straight line, that is 5,781 miles or 5,023 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lagos and Guayaquil, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Guayaquil lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 2.8477°, -38.3890°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Guayaquil?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Guayaquil is 9,303 km (5,781 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Guayaquil from Lagos?

Guayaquil is to the west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Guayaquil?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.