Distance from Sydney to Lagos
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How far is Sydney from Lagos?
Sydney (Australia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 15,526 km in a straight line, that is 9,647 miles or 8,383 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Sydney, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). The route crosses from Australia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at -40.0404°, 60.0577°.
A direct flight would take about 19 h 54 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 km
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Sydney and Lagos is 15,526 km (9,647 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Sydney?
Lagos is to the south-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 235°.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 19 h 54 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.