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Distance from Lagos to Osaka

Straight line

13,239 km
8,226 mi · 7,148 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 3 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Osaka?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Osaka (Japan) are very far apart: 13,239 km in a straight line, that is 8,226 miles or 7,148 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 Osaka, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Osaka lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Japan. The halfway point is at 42.1318°, 57.4455°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Osaka?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Osaka is 13,239 km (8,226 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Osaka from Lagos?

Osaka is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Osaka?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 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.