Distance from Nanjing to Lagos
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How far is Nanjing from Lagos?
Nanjing (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,971 km in a straight line, that is 7,438 miles or 6,464 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Nanjing to Lagos is 12,192 km (7,576 miles), about 186 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Nanjing, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 32.9664°, 53.9298°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Nanjing
- Nanjing – Hefei 143 km
- Nanjing – Wuxi 153 km
- Nanjing – Huainan 179 km
- Nanjing – Changshu City 191 km
- Nanjing – Suzhou 192 km
- Nanjing – Kunshan 219 km
- Nanjing – Hangzhou 237 km
- Nanjing – Shanghai 270 km
- Nanjing – Tongshan 280 km
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nanjing from Lagos?
By road it is 12,192 km (7,576 miles) from Nanjing to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,971 km (7,438 miles).
How long is the drive from Nanjing to Lagos?
About 186 h 40 min on the fastest route (12,192 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lagos from Nanjing?
Lagos is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 290°.
How long is the flight from Nanjing to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 28 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.