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Distance from Lagos to Surabaya

Straight line

12,236 km
7,603 mi · 6,607 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 48 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Surabaya?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Surabaya (Indonesia) are very far apart: 12,236 km in a straight line, that is 7,603 miles or 6,607 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 Surabaya, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Surabaya lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -0.6876°, 58.0053°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Surabaya?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Surabaya is 12,236 km (7,603 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Surabaya from Lagos?

Surabaya is to the east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Surabaya?

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.