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Distance from Calafat to Lagos

Straight line

4,575 km
2,843 mi · 2,470 NM

By road

2,750 km
1,709 mi

Travel time

73 h 1 min
flight ≈ 6 h 13 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Calafat from Lagos?

Calafat (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,575 km in a straight line, that is 2,843 miles or 2,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Calafat to Lagos is 2,750 km (1,709 miles), about 73 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Calafat, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.5381°, 11.5853°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 13 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 Calafat from Lagos?

By road it is 2,750 km (1,709 miles) from Calafat to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,575 km (2,843 miles).

How long is the drive from Calafat to Lagos?

About 73 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,750 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Calafat?

Lagos is to the south-west of Calafat, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Calafat to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 13 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.