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Distance from Lagos to Manila

Straight line

12,762 km
7,930 mi · 6,891 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Manila?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Manila (Philippines) are very far apart: 12,762 km in a straight line, that is 7,930 miles or 6,891 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 Manila, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Manila lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Philippines. The halfway point is at 19.7301°, 60.9362°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Manila?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Manila is 12,762 km (7,930 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Manila from Lagos?

Manila is to the east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Manila?

A direct flight would take about 16 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.