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Distance from Lagos to The Bronx

Straight line

8,473 km
5,265 mi · 4,575 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 5 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from The Bronx?

Lagos (Nigeria) and The Bronx (United States) are very far apart: 8,473 km in a straight line, that is 5,265 miles or 4,575 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 The Bronx, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, The Bronx lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United States. The halfway point is at 29.1346°, -29.0530°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from The Bronx?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and The Bronx is 8,473 km (5,265 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is The Bronx from Lagos?

The Bronx is to the north-west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to The Bronx?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 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.