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Distance from Lagos to Toronto

Straight line

8,940 km
5,555 mi · 4,827 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 41 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Toronto?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Toronto (Canada) are very far apart: 8,940 km in a straight line, that is 5,555 miles or 4,827 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 Toronto, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Toronto lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Canada. The halfway point is at 31.7137°, -30.0946°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Toronto?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Toronto is 8,940 km (5,555 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Toronto from Lagos?

Toronto is to the north-west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Toronto?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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.