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Distance from Lagos to Kunming

Straight line

10,647 km
6,616 mi · 5,749 NM

By road

12,364 km
7,683 mi

Travel time

186 h 27 min
flight ≈ 13 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Kunming?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 10,647 km in a straight line, that is 6,616 miles or 5,749 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Kunming is 12,364 km (7,683 miles), about 186 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 23.5070°, 49.9469°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 49 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 Kunming?

By road it is 12,364 km (7,683 miles) from Lagos to Kunming; in a straight line it is 10,647 km (6,616 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Kunming?

About 186 h 27 min on the fastest route (12,364 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Lagos?

Kunming is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 49 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.