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Distance from Bistrița to Lagos

Straight line

4,938 km
3,068 mi · 2,666 NM

By road

2,893 km
1,798 mi

Travel time

75 h 23 min
flight ≈ 6 h 40 min

Direction

SSW 211°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Lagos?

Bistrița (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,938 km in a straight line, that is 3,068 miles or 2,666 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Lagos is 2,893 km (1,798 miles), about 75 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bistrița, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 211°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.1747°, 11.9501°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 40 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 Bistrița from Lagos?

By road it is 2,893 km (1,798 miles) from Bistrița to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,938 km (3,068 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Lagos?

About 75 h 23 min on the fastest route (2,893 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Bistrița?

Lagos is to the south-west of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 211°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 40 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.