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Distance from Ürümqi to Lagos

Straight line

9,052 km
5,625 mi · 4,888 NM

By road

8,618 km
5,355 mi

Travel time

147 h 8 min
flight ≈ 11 h 49 min

Direction

W 271°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Lagos?

Ürümqi (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 9,052 km in a straight line, that is 5,625 miles or 4,888 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ürümqi to Lagos is 8,618 km (5,355 miles), about 147 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Ürümqi, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 32.0369°, 37.3459°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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 Ürümqi from Lagos?

By road it is 8,618 km (5,355 miles) from Ürümqi to Lagos; in a straight line it is 9,052 km (5,625 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Lagos?

About 147 h 8 min on the fastest route (8,618 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Ürümqi?

Lagos is to the west of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 271°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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.