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Distance from Lagos to Taiyuan

Straight line

11,227 km
6,976 mi · 6,062 NM

By road

11,187 km
6,951 mi

Travel time

176 h 18 min
flight ≈ 14 h 32 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Taiyuan?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Taiyuan (China) are very far apart: 11,227 km in a straight line, that is 6,976 miles or 6,062 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Taiyuan is 11,187 km (6,951 miles), about 176 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Taiyuan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 34.7566°, 48.8266°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 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 Taiyuan?

By road it is 11,187 km (6,951 miles) from Lagos to Taiyuan; in a straight line it is 11,227 km (6,976 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Taiyuan?

About 176 h 18 min on the fastest route (11,187 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taiyuan from Lagos?

Taiyuan is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Taiyuan?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 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.