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Distance from Lagos to Ürümqi

Straight line

9,052 km
5,625 mi · 4,888 NM

By road

8,615 km
5,353 mi

Travel time

147 h 7 min
flight ≈ 11 h 49 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Ürümqi?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Ürümqi (China) are very far apart: 9,052 km in a straight line, that is 5,625 miles or 4,888 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Ürümqi is 8,615 km (5,353 miles), about 147 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Ürümqi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 32.0369°, 37.3459°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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 Ürümqi?

By road it is 8,615 km (5,353 miles) from Lagos to Ürümqi; in a straight line it is 9,052 km (5,625 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Ürümqi?

About 147 h 7 min on the fastest route (8,615 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Lagos?

Ürümqi is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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.