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Distance from Beirut to Lagos

Straight line

4,489 km
2,789 mi · 2,424 NM

By road

6,457 km
4,012 mi

Travel time

90 h 57 min
flight ≈ 6 h 7 min

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Beirut from Lagos?

Beirut (Lebanon) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,489 km in a straight line, that is 2,789 miles or 2,424 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beirut to Lagos is 6,457 km (4,012 miles), about 90 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Beirut, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). The route crosses from Lebanon into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 20.9163°, 17.9696°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 7 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 Beirut from Lagos?

By road it is 6,457 km (4,012 miles) from Beirut to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,489 km (2,789 miles).

How long is the drive from Beirut to Lagos?

About 90 h 57 min on the fastest route (6,457 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Beirut?

Lagos is to the south-west of Beirut, at an initial bearing of 235°.

How long is the flight from Beirut to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 7 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.