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Distance from Berlin to Lagos

Straight line

5,190 km
3,225 mi · 2,802 NM

By road

2,662 km
1,654 mi

Travel time

70 h 51 min
flight ≈ 6 h 59 min

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from Lagos?

Berlin (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,190 km in a straight line, that is 3,225 miles or 2,802 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to Lagos is 2,662 km (1,654 miles), about 70 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Berlin, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.5778°, 7.1955°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 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 Berlin from Lagos?

By road it is 2,662 km (1,654 miles) from Berlin to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,190 km (3,225 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to Lagos?

About 70 h 51 min on the fastest route (2,662 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Berlin?

Lagos is to the south of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 194°.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 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.