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Distance from Caracal to Lagos

Straight line

4,646 km
2,887 mi · 2,509 NM

By road

2,882 km
1,791 mi

Travel time

75 h 14 min
flight ≈ 6 h 18 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Caracal from Lagos?

Caracal (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,646 km in a straight line, that is 2,887 miles or 2,509 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Caracal to Lagos is 2,882 km (1,791 miles), about 75 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Caracal, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.6495°, 12.1658°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 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 Caracal from Lagos?

By road it is 2,882 km (1,791 miles) from Caracal to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,646 km (2,887 miles).

How long is the drive from Caracal to Lagos?

About 75 h 14 min on the fastest route (2,882 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Caracal?

Lagos is to the south-west of Caracal, at an initial bearing of 212°.

How long is the flight from Caracal to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 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.