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Distance from Lijiang to Lagos

Straight line

10,367 km
6,442 mi · 5,598 NM

By road

12,023 km
7,471 mi

Travel time

184 h 1 min
flight ≈ 13 h 27 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Lagos?

Lijiang (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 10,367 km in a straight line, that is 6,442 miles or 5,598 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Lagos is 12,023 km (7,471 miles), about 184 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 24.2306°, 48.3327°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 27 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 Lijiang from Lagos?

By road it is 12,023 km (7,471 miles) from Lijiang to Lagos; in a straight line it is 10,367 km (6,442 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Lagos?

About 184 h 1 min on the fastest route (12,023 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Lijiang?

Lagos is to the west of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 27 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.