Washington to Lagos Distance
8,730 km · 5,425 miles · 11 h 25 min flight
The distance from Washington to Lagos is 8,730 km (5,425 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 25 min. Lagos is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
Washington
District of Columbia
Lagos
Nigeria
- 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
- Lagos vs Washington
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Washington | East (91°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Lagos | Northwest (308°) |
| Halfway point | 28.56° N, 30.95° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
| Lagos coordinates | 6.45° N, 3.39° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Washington?
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 Washington to Lagos?
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 Washington and Lagos?
Lagos is 5 hours ahead of Washington right now.
In which direction is Lagos from Washington?
Lagos lies to the east of Washington (initial bearing 91°).
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.