Distance from Athens to Lagos
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Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Lagos → Athens
How far is Athens from Lagos?
Athens (Greece) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,051 km in a straight line, that is 2,517 miles or 2,188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Athens to Lagos is 3,529 km (2,193 miles), about 80 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Athens, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 215°). The route crosses from Greece into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.5338°, 12.3766°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 34 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 Athens
- Athens – Karabağlar 301 km
- Athens – İzmir 302 km
- Athens – Thessaloníki 304 km
- Athens – Manisa 330 km
- Athens – Balıkesir 405 km
- Athens – Merkezefendi 467 km
- Athens – Denizli 471 km
- Athens – Plovdiv 471 km
- Athens – Skopje 487 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 Athens from Lagos?
By road it is 3,529 km (2,193 miles) from Athens to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,051 km (2,517 miles).
How long is the drive from Athens to Lagos?
About 80 h 27 min on the fastest route (3,529 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lagos from Athens?
Lagos is to the south-west of Athens, at an initial bearing of 215°.
How long is the flight from Athens to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 34 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.