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Distance from Ankara to Lagos

Straight line

4,733 km
2,941 mi · 2,555 NM

By road

3,836 km
2,383 mi

Travel time

82 h 32 min
flight ≈ 6 h 25 min

Direction

SW 226°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Lagos?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,733 km in a straight line, that is 2,941 miles or 2,555 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Lagos is 3,836 km (2,383 miles), about 82 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Ankara, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 226°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 23.8758°, 16.1855°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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 Ankara from Lagos?

By road it is 3,836 km (2,383 miles) from Ankara to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,733 km (2,941 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Lagos?

About 82 h 32 min on the fastest route (3,836 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Ankara?

Lagos is to the south-west of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 226°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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.