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Distance from Lanzhou to Lagos

Straight line

10,525 km
6,540 mi · 5,683 NM

By road

10,516 km
6,534 mi

Travel time

167 h 52 min
flight ≈ 13 h 39 min

Direction

WNW 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Lagos?

Lanzhou (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 10,525 km in a straight line, that is 6,540 miles or 5,683 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Lagos is 10,516 km (6,534 miles), about 167 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lanzhou, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 31.1067°, 46.5788°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 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 Lanzhou from Lagos?

By road it is 10,516 km (6,534 miles) from Lanzhou to Lagos; in a straight line it is 10,525 km (6,540 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Lagos?

About 167 h 52 min on the fastest route (10,516 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Lanzhou?

Lagos is to the west of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 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.