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Distance from Pyongyang to Lagos

Straight line

12,246 km
7,609 mi · 6,612 NM

By road

12,433 km
7,726 mi

Travel time

190 h 9 min
flight ≈ 15 h 48 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Pyongyang from Lagos?

Pyongyang (North Korea) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 12,246 km in a straight line, that is 7,609 miles or 6,612 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pyongyang to Lagos is 12,433 km (7,726 miles), about 190 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Pyongyang, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from North Korea into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 40.3257°, 52.0223°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 48 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 Pyongyang from Lagos?

By road it is 12,433 km (7,726 miles) from Pyongyang to Lagos; in a straight line it is 12,246 km (7,609 miles).

How long is the drive from Pyongyang to Lagos?

About 190 h 9 min on the fastest route (12,433 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Pyongyang?

Lagos is to the north-west of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 48 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.