Lagos to Shanghai Distance
12,228 km · 7,598 miles · 15 h 47 min flight
The distance from Lagos to Shanghai is 12,228 km (7,598 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 47 min. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Lagos.
Lagos
Nigeria
12,228 km
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 12,228
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,598
- 6,603 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 47 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +7 hours
- Shanghai vs Lagos
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Lagos | Northeast (53°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West-northwest (291°) |
| Halfway point | 33.34° N, 55.31° E |
| Lagos coordinates | 6.45° N, 3.39° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Lagos?
12,228 kilometres or 7,598 miles (6,603 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Shanghai?
About 15 h 47 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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Lagos right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Lagos?
Shanghai lies to the northeast of Lagos (initial bearing 53°).
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.