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Distance from Lagos to Manhattan

Straight line

8,481 km
5,270 mi · 4,579 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 6 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Manhattan?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Manhattan (United States) are very far apart: 8,481 km in a straight line, that is 5,270 miles or 4,579 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lagos and Manhattan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Manhattan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United States. The halfway point is at 29.1137°, -29.1143°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Manhattan?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Manhattan is 8,481 km (5,270 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Manhattan from Lagos?

Manhattan is to the north-west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Manhattan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.