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Distance from Wuhan to Lagos

Straight line

11,614 km
7,217 mi · 6,271 NM

By road

11,852 km
7,364 mi

Travel time

182 h 53 min
flight ≈ 15 h 1 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Lagos?

Wuhan (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,614 km in a straight line, that is 7,217 miles or 6,271 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Lagos is 11,852 km (7,364 miles), about 182 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Wuhan, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 30.4237°, 52.8978°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 1 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 Wuhan from Lagos?

By road it is 11,852 km (7,364 miles) from Wuhan to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,614 km (7,217 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Lagos?

About 182 h 53 min on the fastest route (11,852 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Wuhan?

Lagos is to the west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 1 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.