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Distance from Lagos to Jilin

Straight line

12,055 km
7,491 mi · 6,509 NM

By road

12,256 km
7,615 mi

Travel time

188 h 40 min
flight ≈ 15 h 34 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Jilin?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Jilin (China) are very far apart: 12,055 km in a straight line, that is 7,491 miles or 6,509 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Jilin is 12,256 km (7,615 miles), about 188 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Jilin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 43.4315°, 48.6097°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 34 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 Jilin?

By road it is 12,256 km (7,615 miles) from Lagos to Jilin; in a straight line it is 12,055 km (7,491 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Jilin?

About 188 h 40 min on the fastest route (12,256 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jilin from Lagos?

Jilin is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Jilin?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 34 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.