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Distance from Sapporo to Lagos

Straight line

13,082 km
8,129 mi · 7,064 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 51 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Sapporo from Lagos?

Sapporo (Japan) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 13,082 km in a straight line, that is 8,129 miles or 7,064 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 Sapporo and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sapporo, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Japan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 50.0759°, 50.7166°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sapporo from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Sapporo and Lagos is 13,082 km (8,129 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Sapporo?

Lagos is to the north-west of Sapporo, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Sapporo to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 51 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.