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Distance from Phoenix to Lagos

Straight line

11,925 km
7,410 mi · 6,439 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Phoenix from Lagos?

Phoenix (United States) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,925 km in a straight line, that is 7,410 miles or 6,439 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 Phoenix and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Phoenix, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from United States into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 33.9642°, -46.4819°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Phoenix from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Phoenix and Lagos is 11,925 km (7,410 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Phoenix?

Lagos is to the east of Phoenix, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 24 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.