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Distance from Bonn to Lagos

Straight line

4,921 km
3,058 mi · 2,657 NM

By road

2,541 km
1,579 mi

Travel time

69 h 53 min
flight ≈ 6 h 39 min

Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Bonn from Lagos?

Bonn (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,921 km in a straight line, that is 3,058 miles or 2,657 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bonn to Lagos is 2,541 km (1,579 miles), about 69 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bonn, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.6062°, 4.8346°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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 Bonn from Lagos?

By road it is 2,541 km (1,579 miles) from Bonn to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,921 km (3,058 miles).

How long is the drive from Bonn to Lagos?

About 69 h 53 min on the fastest route (2,541 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Bonn?

Lagos is to the south of Bonn, at an initial bearing of 185°.

How long is the flight from Bonn to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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.