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Distance from Yueyang to Lagos

Straight line

11,543 km
7,173 mi · 6,233 NM

By road

11,945 km
7,422 mi

Travel time

184 h 7 min
flight ≈ 14 h 56 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Yueyang from Lagos?

Yueyang (China) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,543 km in a straight line, that is 7,173 miles or 6,233 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yueyang to Lagos is 11,945 km (7,422 miles), about 184 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Yueyang, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.2089°, 52.9272°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 56 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 Yueyang from Lagos?

By road it is 11,945 km (7,422 miles) from Yueyang to Lagos; in a straight line it is 11,543 km (7,173 miles).

How long is the drive from Yueyang to Lagos?

About 184 h 7 min on the fastest route (11,945 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Yueyang?

Lagos is to the west of Yueyang, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Yueyang to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 56 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.