The straight-line distance from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to Lagos, Nigeria is 16,018 km (9,953 miles).Lagos is W of Port Moresby.
Distance (km)
16,018
straight line
Distance (miles)
9,953
straight line
Flight Time
20 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
268° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 20 hr 30 min | 16,018 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 | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| To | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Straight-line Distance | 16,018 km (9,953 miles) |
| Bearing | 268° (W) |
| Coordinates (Port Moresby) | -9.4438°, 147.1803° |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Port Moresby to Lagos is 16,018 km (9,953 miles). Lagos is W of Port Moresby.
A direct flight from Port Moresby to Lagos takes approximately 20 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Lagos is W (268 degrees) from Port Moresby.
The distance from Lagos to Port Moresby is the same: 16,018 km (9,953 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.