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Distance from Buenos Aires to Lagos

Straight line

7,908 km
4,914 mi · 4,270 NM

By road

4,976 km
3,092 mi

Travel time

66 h 10 min
flight ≈ 10 h 23 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Lagos?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 7,908 km in a straight line, that is 4,914 miles or 4,270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buenos Aires to Lagos is 4,976 km (3,092 miles), about 66 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Buenos Aires, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Argentina into Nigeria. The halfway point is at -16.2665°, -24.2752°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 23 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 Buenos Aires from Lagos?

By road it is 4,976 km (3,092 miles) from Buenos Aires to Lagos; in a straight line it is 7,908 km (4,914 miles).

How long is the drive from Buenos Aires to Lagos?

About 66 h 10 min on the fastest route (4,976 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Buenos Aires?

Lagos is to the east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 23 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.