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Distance from Lagos to Chennai

The straight-line distance from Lagos, Nigeria to Chennai, India is 8,429 km (5,238 miles).Chennai is ENE of Lagos.

Distance (km)

8,429

straight line

Distance (miles)

5,238

straight line

Flight Time

11 hr

estimated direct

Direction

ENE

78° bearing

Transport Comparison: Lagos to Chennai

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight11 hr8,429 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed

All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.

Lagos to Chennai: Key Details

FromLagos, Nigeria
ToChennai, India
Straight-line Distance8,429 km (5,238 miles)
Bearing78° (ENE)
Coordinates (Lagos)6.5244°, 3.3792°
Coordinates (Chennai)13.0827°, 80.2707°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Lagos from Chennai?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lagos to Chennai is 8,429 km (5,238 miles). Chennai is ENE of Lagos.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Chennai?

A direct flight from Lagos to Chennai takes approximately 11 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Chennai from Lagos?

Chennai is ENE (78 degrees) from Lagos.

What is the distance from Chennai to Lagos?

The distance from Chennai to Lagos is the same: 8,429 km (5,238 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Chennai to Bangalore290 kmChennai to Hyderabad515 kmLagos to Abidjan827 kmChennai to Mumbai1,033 kmChennai to Dhaka1,601 kmChennai to Yangon1,761 kmChennai to Delhi1,768 kmLagos to Kinshasa1,797 kmChennai to Karachi1,911 kmLagos to Luanda2,031 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.