Distance from Lagos to Kolkata
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How far is Lagos from Kolkata?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 9,228 km in a straight line, that is 5,734 miles or 4,983 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Nigeria into India. The halfway point is at 19.3257°, 43.9581°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Kolkata?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Kolkata is 9,228 km (5,734 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kolkata from Lagos?
Kolkata is to the east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 68°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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.