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Distance from Balș to Lagos

Straight line

4,658 km
2,894 mi · 2,515 NM

By road

2,859 km
1,776 mi

Travel time

74 h 43 min
flight ≈ 6 h 19 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Balș from Lagos?

Balș (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,658 km in a straight line, that is 2,894 miles or 2,515 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Balș to Lagos is 2,859 km (1,776 miles), about 74 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Balș, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.7584°, 12.0414°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 19 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 Balș from Lagos?

By road it is 2,859 km (1,776 miles) from Balș to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,658 km (2,894 miles).

How long is the drive from Balș to Lagos?

About 74 h 43 min on the fastest route (2,859 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Balș?

Lagos is to the south-west of Balș, at an initial bearing of 212°.

How long is the flight from Balș to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 19 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.