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Distance from Brasília to Lagos

Straight line

6,168 km
3,832 mi · 3,330 NM

By road

2,444 km
1,518 mi

Travel time

32 h 54 min
flight ≈ 8 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Brasília from Lagos?

Brasília (Brazil) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 6,168 km in a straight line, that is 3,832 miles or 3,330 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brasília to Lagos is 2,444 km (1,518 miles), about 32 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Brasília, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Brazil into Nigeria. The halfway point is at -5.1703°, -21.8263°.

A direct flight would take about 8 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 Brasília from Lagos?

By road it is 2,444 km (1,518 miles) from Brasília to Lagos; in a straight line it is 6,168 km (3,832 miles).

How long is the drive from Brasília to Lagos?

About 32 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,444 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Brasília?

Lagos is to the east of Brasília, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Brasília to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 8 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.