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Distance from Lucknow to Lagos

Straight line

8,457 km
5,255 mi · 4,566 NM

By road

9,658 km
6,001 mi

Travel time

154 h 21 min
flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Lucknow from Lagos?

Lucknow (India) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 8,457 km in a straight line, that is 5,255 miles or 4,566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lucknow to Lagos is 9,658 km (6,001 miles), about 154 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Lucknow, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from India into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 20.9623°, 39.6871°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Lucknow from Lagos?

By road it is 9,658 km (6,001 miles) from Lucknow to Lagos; in a straight line it is 8,457 km (5,255 miles).

How long is the drive from Lucknow to Lagos?

About 154 h 21 min on the fastest route (9,658 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Lucknow?

Lagos is to the west of Lucknow, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Lucknow to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.