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Distance from Lagos to Xi’an

Straight line

11,021 km
6,848 mi · 5,951 NM

By road

11,115 km
6,907 mi

Travel time

174 h 40 min
flight ≈ 14 h 17 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Xi’an?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 11,021 km in a straight line, that is 6,848 miles or 5,951 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Xi’an is 11,115 km (6,907 miles), about 174 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 31.3322°, 49.2713°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 17 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 Xi’an?

By road it is 11,115 km (6,907 miles) from Lagos to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 11,021 km (6,848 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Xi’an?

About 174 h 40 min on the fastest route (11,115 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Lagos?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 17 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.