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Distance from Barranquilla to Lagos

Straight line

8,596 km
5,341 mi · 4,642 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 15 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Barranquilla from Lagos?

Barranquilla (Colombia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 8,596 km in a straight line, that is 5,341 miles or 4,642 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Barranquilla and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Barranquilla, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Colombia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 11.1669°, -35.4122°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Barranquilla from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Barranquilla and Lagos is 8,596 km (5,341 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Barranquilla?

Lagos is to the east of Barranquilla, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Barranquilla to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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.