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Distance from Cahul to Lagos

Straight line

4,981 km
3,095 mi · 2,690 NM

By road

3,383 km
2,102 mi

Travel time

80 h 59 min
flight ≈ 6 h 44 min

Direction

SW 216°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Lagos?

Cahul (Moldova) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,981 km in a straight line, that is 3,095 miles or 2,690 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Lagos is 3,383 km (2,102 miles), about 80 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cahul, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 216°). The route crosses from Moldova into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 26.7014°, 13.5772°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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 Cahul from Lagos?

By road it is 3,383 km (2,102 miles) from Cahul to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,981 km (3,095 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Lagos?

About 80 h 59 min on the fastest route (3,383 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Cahul?

Lagos is to the south-west of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 216°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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.