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Nanjing, China → Lagos, Nigeria
Distance Result
7,430 miles
11,958 km | 6,457 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Nanjing to Lagos is about 11,958 km (7,430 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,457 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 14.9 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 12h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 14h 49min
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 Nanjing and Lagos is 7,430 miles (11,958 kilometers).
A direct flight from Nanjing to Lagos takes approximately 14h 49min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Nanjing to Lagos takes approximately 5d 12h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.