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Distance from Cali to Lagos

Straight line

8,862 km
5,507 mi · 4,785 NM

By road

9,397 km
5,839 mi

Travel time

135 h 19 min
flight ≈ 11 h 35 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Cali from Lagos?

Cali (Colombia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 8,862 km in a straight line, that is 5,507 miles or 4,785 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cali to Lagos is 9,397 km (5,839 miles), about 135 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Cali, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). The route crosses from Colombia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 6.4410°, -36.6733°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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 Cali from Lagos?

By road it is 9,397 km (5,839 miles) from Cali to Lagos; in a straight line it is 8,862 km (5,507 miles).

How long is the drive from Cali to Lagos?

About 135 h 19 min on the fastest route (9,397 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Cali?

Lagos is to the east of Cali, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Cali to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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.