Distance from Lagos to Tokyo

The straight-line distance from Lagos to Tokyo is approximately 13,469 km.

13,469 km (8,369 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

13,469 km

Kilometers

8,369 miles

Miles

~16h 21m

Est. Flight

Time Difference

Lagos

Nigeria

Area: 1,172 km²

Population: 15.39M

Timezone: UTC+1

Elevation: 41m

Japan

Area: 2,194 km²

Population: 13.96M

Timezone: UTC+9

Elevation: 40m

Lagos and Tokyo are separated by over 13000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Lagos is known for Afrobeats music scene and Lekki Conservation Centre, while Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.

In terms of city area, Tokyo is 1.9x larger than Lagos. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

Compare Lagos and Tokyo side by side

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lagos to Tokyo is 13,469 km (8,369 miles).

A direct flight would take approximately 16h 21m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Tokyo is larger at 2,194 km², compared to 1,172 km².