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Distance from Aachen to Lagos

Straight line

4,920 km
3,057 mi · 2,657 NM

By road

2,606 km
1,619 mi

Travel time

70 h 32 min
flight ≈ 6 h 39 min

Direction

S 184°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Lagos?

Aachen (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,920 km in a straight line, that is 3,057 miles or 2,657 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Lagos is 2,606 km (1,619 miles), about 70 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Aachen, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 184°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.6217°, 4.4403°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aachen from Lagos?

By road it is 2,606 km (1,619 miles) from Aachen to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,920 km (3,057 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Lagos?

About 70 h 32 min on the fastest route (2,606 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Aachen?

Lagos is to the south of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 184°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.