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Distance from Lagos to Nanchang

Straight line

11,823 km
7,346 mi · 6,384 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Nanchang?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Nanchang (China) are very far apart: 11,823 km in a straight line, that is 7,346 miles or 6,384 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Nanchang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 29.5597°, 54.3093°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 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 Nanchang?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Nanchang is 11,823 km (7,346 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Nanchang from Lagos?

Nanchang is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Nanchang?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 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.