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Distance from Bradford to Lagos

Straight line

5,270 km
3,275 mi · 2,846 NM

By road

3,500 km
2,175 mi

Travel time

85 h 20 min
flight ≈ 7 h 5 min

Direction

S 173°
initial bearing

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How far is Bradford from Lagos?

Bradford (United Kingdom) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,270 km in a straight line, that is 3,275 miles or 2,846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bradford to Lagos is 3,500 km (2,175 miles), about 85 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bradford, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 173°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 30.1475°, 1.4762°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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 Bradford from Lagos?

By road it is 3,500 km (2,175 miles) from Bradford to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,270 km (3,275 miles).

How long is the drive from Bradford to Lagos?

About 85 h 20 min on the fastest route (3,500 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Bradford?

Lagos is to the south of Bradford, at an initial bearing of 173°.

How long is the flight from Bradford to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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.