Distance from Alexandria to Lagos
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How far is Alexandria from Lagos?
Alexandria (Egypt) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,891 km in a straight line, that is 2,418 miles or 2,101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Alexandria, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 231°). The route crosses from Egypt into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 19.3032°, 15.6453°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Alexandria
- Alexandria – Cairo 180 km
- Alexandria – Giza 181 km
- Alexandria – Nicosia 546 km
- Alexandria – Amman 577 km
- Alexandria – Beirut 603 km
- Alexandria – Muratpaşa 637 km
- Alexandria – Antalya 639 km
- Alexandria – Damascus 651 km
- Alexandria – Denizli 735 km
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Alexandria from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Alexandria and Lagos is 3,891 km (2,418 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Alexandria?
Lagos is to the south-west of Alexandria, at an initial bearing of 231°.
How long is the flight from Alexandria to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 22 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.