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Distance from Lagos to Patna

Straight line

8,881 km
5,519 mi · 4,795 NM

By road

10,156 km
6,311 mi

Travel time

159 h 57 min
flight ≈ 11 h 36 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Patna?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Patna (India) are very far apart: 8,881 km in a straight line, that is 5,519 miles or 4,795 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Patna is 10,156 km (6,311 miles), about 159 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Patna lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Nigeria into India. The halfway point is at 20.7800°, 41.8658°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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 Patna?

By road it is 10,156 km (6,311 miles) from Lagos to Patna; in a straight line it is 8,881 km (5,519 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Patna?

About 159 h 57 min on the fastest route (10,156 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Patna from Lagos?

Patna is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Patna?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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.