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Distance from Bogotá to Lagos

Straight line

8,579 km
5,331 mi · 4,632 NM

By road

8,242 km
5,122 mi

Travel time

136 h 55 min
flight ≈ 11 h 13 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Lagos?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 8,579 km in a straight line, that is 5,331 miles or 4,632 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bogotá to Lagos is 8,242 km (5,122 miles), about 136 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bogotá, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). The route crosses from Colombia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 7.0779°, -35.4152°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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 Bogotá from Lagos?

By road it is 8,242 km (5,122 miles) from Bogotá to Lagos; in a straight line it is 8,579 km (5,331 miles).

How long is the drive from Bogotá to Lagos?

About 136 h 55 min on the fastest route (8,242 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Bogotá?

Lagos is to the east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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.