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Distance from Lagos to Phoenix

Straight line

11,925 km
7,410 mi · 6,439 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 24 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Phoenix?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Phoenix (United States) are very far apart: 11,925 km in a straight line, that is 7,410 miles or 6,439 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 Phoenix, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Phoenix lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United States. The halfway point is at 33.9642°, -46.4819°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Phoenix?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Phoenix is 11,925 km (7,410 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Phoenix from Lagos?

Phoenix is to the north-west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Phoenix?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 24 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.