The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Lagos, Nigeria is 12,226 km (7,597 miles).Lagos is WNW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
12,226
straight line
Distance (miles)
7,597
straight line
Flight Time
15 hr 48 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
291° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 15 hr 48 min | 12,226 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Straight-line Distance | 12,226 km (7,597 miles) |
| Bearing | 291° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Lagos is 12,226 km (7,597 miles). Lagos is WNW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Lagos takes approximately 15 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Lagos is WNW (291 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Lagos to Shanghai is the same: 12,226 km (7,597 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.