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Distance from Lagos to Lucknow

Straight line

8,457 km
5,255 mi · 4,566 NM

By road

9,648 km
5,995 mi

Travel time

154 h 7 min
flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Lucknow?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Lucknow (India) are very far apart: 8,457 km in a straight line, that is 5,255 miles or 4,566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Lucknow is 9,648 km (5,995 miles), about 154 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Lucknow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Nigeria into India. The halfway point is at 20.9623°, 39.6871°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Lucknow?

By road it is 9,648 km (5,995 miles) from Lagos to Lucknow; in a straight line it is 8,457 km (5,255 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Lucknow?

About 154 h 7 min on the fastest route (9,648 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lucknow from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Lucknow?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.