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Distance from Århus to Lagos

Straight line

5,545 km
3,446 mi · 2,994 NM

By road

3,190 km
1,982 mi

Travel time

75 h 53 min
flight ≈ 7 h 26 min

Direction

S 189°
initial bearing

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How far is Århus from Lagos?

Århus (Denmark) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,545 km in a straight line, that is 3,446 miles or 2,994 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Århus to Lagos is 3,190 km (1,982 miles), about 75 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Århus, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 189°). The route crosses from Denmark into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 31.3469°, 5.8418°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 26 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 Århus from Lagos?

By road it is 3,190 km (1,982 miles) from Århus to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,545 km (3,446 miles).

How long is the drive from Århus to Lagos?

About 75 h 53 min on the fastest route (3,190 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Århus?

Lagos is to the south of Århus, at an initial bearing of 189°.

How long is the flight from Århus to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 26 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.