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
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 11 hr | 8,429 km | Direct 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.
| From | Lagos, Nigeria |
| To | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,429 km (5,238 miles) |
| Bearing | 78° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lagos to Chennai is 8,429 km (5,238 miles). Chennai is ENE of Lagos.
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.
Chennai is ENE (78 degrees) from 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.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.