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Distance from Buftea to Lagos

Straight line

4,757 km
2,956 mi · 2,569 NM

By road

3,060 km
1,901 mi

Travel time

76 h 55 min
flight ≈ 6 h 27 min

Direction

SW 214°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Lagos?

Buftea (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,757 km in a straight line, that is 2,956 miles or 2,569 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Lagos is 3,060 km (1,901 miles), about 76 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Buftea, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 214°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.9324°, 12.7897°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 27 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 Buftea from Lagos?

By road it is 3,060 km (1,901 miles) from Buftea to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,757 km (2,956 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Lagos?

About 76 h 55 min on the fastest route (3,060 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Buftea?

Lagos is to the south-west of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 214°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 27 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.