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Distance from Nanchang to Lagos

Straight line

11,823 km
7,346 mi · 6,384 NM

By road

12,168 km
7,561 mi

Travel time

186 h 38 min
flight ≈ 15 h 17 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchang from Lagos?

Nanchang (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,823 km in a straight line, that is 7,346 miles or 6,384 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanchang to Lagos is 12,168 km (7,561 miles), about 186 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Nanchang, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.5597°, 54.3093°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 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 Nanchang from Lagos?

By road it is 12,168 km (7,561 miles) from Nanchang to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,823 km (7,346 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanchang to Lagos?

About 186 h 38 min on the fastest route (12,168 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Nanchang?

Lagos is to the west of Nanchang, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Nanchang to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 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.