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Distance from Lagos to Melbourne

Straight line

14,814 km
9,205 mi · 7,999 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 1 min

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Melbourne?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 14,814 km in a straight line, that is 9,205 miles or 7,999 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 Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Australia. The halfway point is at -39.0253°, 56.0408°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 1 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Melbourne is 14,814 km (9,205 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Lagos?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 1 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.