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Distance from Alba Iulia to Lagos

Straight line

4,800 km
2,983 mi · 2,592 NM

By road

2,875 km
1,786 mi

Travel time

73 h 3 min
flight ≈ 6 h 30 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Alba Iulia from Lagos?

Alba Iulia (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,800 km in a straight line, that is 2,983 miles or 2,592 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Alba Iulia to Lagos is 2,875 km (1,786 miles), about 73 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Alba Iulia, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 26.6052°, 11.6772°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 30 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 Alba Iulia from Lagos?

By road it is 2,875 km (1,786 miles) from Alba Iulia to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,800 km (2,983 miles).

How long is the drive from Alba Iulia to Lagos?

About 73 h 3 min on the fastest route (2,875 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Alba Iulia?

Lagos is to the south-west of Alba Iulia, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Alba Iulia to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 30 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.