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Distance from Shiyan to Lagos

Straight line

11,233 km
6,980 mi · 6,065 NM

By road

11,415 km
7,093 mi

Travel time

178 h 2 min
flight ≈ 14 h 32 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiyan from Lagos?

Shiyan (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,233 km in a straight line, that is 6,980 miles or 6,065 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiyan to Lagos is 11,415 km (7,093 miles), about 178 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shiyan, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 30.7938°, 50.6713°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 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 Shiyan from Lagos?

By road it is 11,415 km (7,093 miles) from Shiyan to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,233 km (6,980 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiyan to Lagos?

About 178 h 2 min on the fastest route (11,415 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Shiyan?

Lagos is to the west of Shiyan, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Shiyan to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 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.