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Distance from Brazzaville to Lagos

Straight line

1,775 km
1,103 mi · 958 NM

By road

2,932 km
1,822 mi

Travel time

35 h 48 min
flight ≈ 2 h 43 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Brazzaville from Lagos?

Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville) and Lagos (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 1,775 km in a straight line, that is 1,103 miles or 958 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brazzaville to Lagos is 2,932 km (1,822 miles), about 35 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 65% longer than the straight line.

From Brazzaville, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Congo - Brazzaville into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 1.0999°, 9.3496°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 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 Brazzaville from Lagos?

By road it is 2,932 km (1,822 miles) from Brazzaville to Lagos; in a straight line it is 1,775 km (1,103 miles).

How long is the drive from Brazzaville to Lagos?

About 35 h 48 min on the fastest route (2,932 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Brazzaville?

Lagos is to the north-west of Brazzaville, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Brazzaville to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 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.