The straight-line distance from Wellington, New Zealand to Lagos, Nigeria is 16,057 km (9,977 miles).Lagos is SSW of Wellington.
Distance (km)
16,057
straight line
Distance (miles)
9,977
straight line
Flight Time
20 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
195° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 20 hr 36 min | 16,057 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 | Wellington, New Zealand |
| To | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Straight-line Distance | 16,057 km (9,977 miles) |
| Bearing | 195° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Wellington) | -41.2865°, 174.7762° |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Wellington to Lagos is 16,057 km (9,977 miles). Lagos is SSW of Wellington.
A direct flight from Wellington to Lagos takes approximately 20 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Lagos is SSW (195 degrees) from Wellington.
The distance from Lagos to Wellington is the same: 16,057 km (9,977 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.