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Distance from Lagos to Kathmandu

Straight line

8,890 km
5,524 mi · 4,800 NM

By road

10,155 km
6,310 mi

Travel time

161 h 28 min
flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Kathmandu?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are very far apart: 8,890 km in a straight line, that is 5,524 miles or 4,800 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Kathmandu is 10,155 km (6,310 miles), about 161 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Kathmandu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Nepal. The halfway point is at 22.1134°, 41.4936°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Kathmandu?

By road it is 10,155 km (6,310 miles) from Lagos to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 8,890 km (5,524 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Kathmandu?

About 161 h 28 min on the fastest route (10,155 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Lagos?

Kathmandu is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Kathmandu?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.