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Distance from Lagos to Sapporo

Straight line

13,082 km
8,129 mi · 7,064 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 51 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Sapporo?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Sapporo (Japan) are very far apart: 13,082 km in a straight line, that is 8,129 miles or 7,064 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 Sapporo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Sapporo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Japan. The halfway point is at 50.0759°, 50.7166°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Sapporo?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Sapporo is 13,082 km (8,129 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sapporo from Lagos?

Sapporo is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Sapporo?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 51 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.