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Distance from Bordeaux to Lagos

Straight line

4,271 km
2,654 mi · 2,306 NM

By road

2,655 km
1,650 mi

Travel time

71 h 25 min
flight ≈ 5 h 50 min

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Lagos?

Bordeaux (France) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,271 km in a straight line, that is 2,654 miles or 2,306 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Lagos is 2,655 km (1,650 miles), about 71 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bordeaux, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). The route crosses from France into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.6603°, 1.7394°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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 Bordeaux from Lagos?

By road it is 2,655 km (1,650 miles) from Bordeaux to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,271 km (2,654 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Lagos?

About 71 h 25 min on the fastest route (2,655 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Bordeaux?

Lagos is to the south of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 174°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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.