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Distance from Tokyo to Lagos

Straight line

13,489 km
8,382 mi · 7,284 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 22 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Lagos?

Tokyo (Japan) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 13,489 km in a straight line, that is 8,382 miles or 7,284 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 Tokyo and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from Japan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 45.1186°, 57.4750°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Lagos is 13,489 km (8,382 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Tokyo?

Lagos is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 22 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.