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Distance from Shenzhen to Lagos

Straight line

11,835 km
7,354 mi · 6,391 NM

By road

12,822 km
7,968 mi

Travel time

193 h 44 min
flight ≈ 15 h 18 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Lagos?

Shenzhen (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,835 km in a straight line, that is 7,354 miles or 6,391 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Lagos is 12,822 km (7,968 miles), about 193 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 24.4214°, 55.7053°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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 Shenzhen from Lagos?

By road it is 12,822 km (7,968 miles) from Shenzhen to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,835 km (7,354 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Lagos?

About 193 h 44 min on the fastest route (12,822 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Shenzhen?

Lagos is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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.