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Distance from Cartagena to Lagos

Straight line

3,478 km
2,161 mi · 1,878 NM

By road

3,132 km
1,946 mi

Travel time

76 h 38 min
flight ≈ 4 h 51 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Cartagena from Lagos?

Cartagena (Spain) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,478 km in a straight line, that is 2,161 miles or 1,878 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cartagena to Lagos is 3,132 km (1,946 miles), about 76 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cartagena, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from Spain into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.0440°, 1.4514°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 51 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 Cartagena from Lagos?

By road it is 3,132 km (1,946 miles) from Cartagena to Lagos; in a straight line it is 3,478 km (2,161 miles).

How long is the drive from Cartagena to Lagos?

About 76 h 38 min on the fastest route (3,132 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Cartagena?

Lagos is to the south of Cartagena, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Cartagena to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 51 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.