Shanghai to Lagos Distance
12,228 km · 7,598 miles · 15 h 47 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Lagos is 12,228 km (7,598 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 47 min. Lagos is 7 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Lagos
Nigeria
- 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
- Lagos vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | West-northwest (291°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Lagos | Northeast (53°) |
| Halfway point | 33.34° N, 55.31° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Lagos coordinates | 6.45° N, 3.39° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to Lagos?
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 Shanghai and Lagos?
Lagos is 7 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Lagos from Shanghai?
Lagos lies to the west-northwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 291°).
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.