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Distance from Lagos to Lijiang

Straight line

10,367 km
6,442 mi · 5,598 NM

By road

12,015 km
7,466 mi

Travel time

183 h 48 min
flight ≈ 13 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Lijiang?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Lijiang (China) are very far apart: 10,367 km in a straight line, that is 6,442 miles or 5,598 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Lijiang is 12,015 km (7,466 miles), about 183 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Lijiang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 24.2306°, 48.3327°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 27 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 Lijiang?

By road it is 12,015 km (7,466 miles) from Lagos to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 10,367 km (6,442 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Lijiang?

About 183 h 48 min on the fastest route (12,015 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 27 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.