Lagos to New York City Distance
8,479 km · 5,269 miles · 11 h 6 min flight
The distance from Lagos to New York City is 8,479 km (5,269 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 6 min. New York City is 5 hours behind Lagos.
Lagos
Nigeria
New York City
New York
- Kilometres
- 8,479
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,269
- 4,578 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 6 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −5 hours
- New York City vs Lagos
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Lagos | Northwest (310°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from New York City | East (93°) |
| Halfway point | 29.08° N, 29.15° W |
| Lagos coordinates | 6.45° N, 3.39° E |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is New York City from Lagos?
8,479 kilometres or 5,269 miles (4,578 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Lagos to New York City?
About 11 h 6 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Lagos and New York City?
New York City is 5 hours behind Lagos right now.
In which direction is New York City from Lagos?
New York City lies to the northwest of Lagos (initial bearing 310°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.