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Distance from Medan to Lagos

Straight line

10,556 km
6,559 mi · 5,700 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 42 min

Direction

W 277°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Lagos?

Medan (Indonesia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 10,556 km in a straight line, that is 6,559 miles or 5,700 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Medan and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medan, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 7.4252°, 51.1689°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medan from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Medan and Lagos is 10,556 km (6,559 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Medan?

Lagos is to the west of Medan, at an initial bearing of 277°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 42 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.