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Lagos, Nigeria → Jinan, China
Distance Result
7,227 miles
11,631 km | 6,280 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Lagos to Jinan is about 11,631 km (7,227 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,280 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 14.5 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 5d 9h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 14h 26min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Lagos and Jinan is 7,227 miles (11,631 kilometers).
A direct flight from Lagos to Jinan takes approximately 14h 26min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Lagos to Jinan takes approximately 5d 9h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.