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Distance from Lagos to Handan

Straight line

11,431 km
7,103 mi · 6,172 NM

By road

11,501 km
7,146 mi

Travel time

178 h 59 min
flight ≈ 14 h 47 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Handan?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Handan (China) are very far apart: 11,431 km in a straight line, that is 7,103 miles or 6,172 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Handan is 11,501 km (7,146 miles), about 178 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Handan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 34.5619°, 50.1325°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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 Handan?

By road it is 11,501 km (7,146 miles) from Lagos to Handan; in a straight line it is 11,431 km (7,103 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Handan?

About 178 h 59 min on the fastest route (11,501 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Handan from Lagos?

Handan is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Handan?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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.