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Distance from Lagos to Hiroshima

Straight line

13,017 km
8,088 mi · 7,029 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 46 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Hiroshima?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Hiroshima (Japan) are very far apart: 13,017 km in a straight line, that is 8,088 miles or 7,029 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 Hiroshima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Hiroshima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Japan. The halfway point is at 40.3658°, 56.9140°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Hiroshima?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Hiroshima is 13,017 km (8,088 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Lagos?

Hiroshima is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 46 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.