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Distance from Brussels to Lagos

Straight line

4,923 km
3,059 mi · 2,658 NM

By road

2,640 km
1,641 mi

Travel time

71 h 29 min
flight ≈ 6 h 39 min

Direction

S 181°
initial bearing

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How far is Brussels from Lagos?

Brussels (Belgium) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,923 km in a straight line, that is 3,059 miles or 2,658 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brussels to Lagos is 2,640 km (1,641 miles), about 71 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Brussels, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 181°). The route crosses from Belgium into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.6531°, 3.7654°.

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 Brussels from Lagos?

By road it is 2,640 km (1,641 miles) from Brussels to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,923 km (3,059 miles).

How long is the drive from Brussels to Lagos?

About 71 h 29 min on the fastest route (2,640 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Brussels?

Lagos is to the south of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 181°.

How long is the flight from Brussels 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.