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Distance from Mumbai to Lagos

Straight line

7,630 km
4,741 mi · 4,120 NM

By road

10,398 km
6,461 mi

Travel time

163 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 2 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Mumbai from Lagos?

Mumbai (India) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 7,630 km in a straight line, that is 4,741 miles or 4,120 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mumbai to Lagos is 10,398 km (6,461 miles), about 163 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Mumbai, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from India into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 15.4100°, 37.1434°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 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 Mumbai from Lagos?

By road it is 10,398 km (6,461 miles) from Mumbai to Lagos; in a straight line it is 7,630 km (4,741 miles).

How long is the drive from Mumbai to Lagos?

About 163 h 15 min on the fastest route (10,398 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Mumbai?

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

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 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.