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Distance from Lagos to Pyongyang

Straight line

12,246 km
7,609 mi · 6,612 NM

By road

12,443 km
7,732 mi

Travel time

190 h 17 min
flight ≈ 15 h 48 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Pyongyang?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are very far apart: 12,246 km in a straight line, that is 7,609 miles or 6,612 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Pyongyang is 12,443 km (7,732 miles), about 190 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Pyongyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Nigeria into North Korea. The halfway point is at 40.3257°, 52.0223°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 48 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 Pyongyang?

By road it is 12,443 km (7,732 miles) from Lagos to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 12,246 km (7,609 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Pyongyang?

About 190 h 17 min on the fastest route (12,443 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 48 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.