Lagos to Washington Distance
8,730 km · 5,425 miles · 11 h 25 min flight
The distance from Lagos to Washington is 8,730 km (5,425 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 25 min. Washington is 5 hours behind Lagos.
Lagos
Nigeria
Washington
District of Columbia
- Kilometres
- 8,730
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,425
- 4,714 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 25 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −5 hours
- Washington vs Lagos
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Lagos | Northwest (308°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Washington | East (91°) |
| Halfway point | 28.56° N, 30.95° W |
| Lagos coordinates | 6.45° N, 3.39° E |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from Lagos?
8,730 kilometres or 5,425 miles (4,714 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Washington?
About 11 h 25 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 Washington?
Washington is 5 hours behind Lagos right now.
In which direction is Washington from Lagos?
Washington lies to the northwest of Lagos (initial bearing 308°).
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.