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Distance from Cernavodă to Lagos

Straight line

4,834 km
3,004 mi · 2,610 NM

By road

3,243 km
2,015 mi

Travel time

78 h 35 min
flight ≈ 6 h 33 min

Direction

SW 217°
initial bearing

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How far is Cernavodă from Lagos?

Cernavodă (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,834 km in a straight line, that is 3,004 miles or 2,610 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cernavodă to Lagos is 3,243 km (2,015 miles), about 78 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cernavodă, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 217°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.9035°, 13.6757°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 33 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 Cernavodă from Lagos?

By road it is 3,243 km (2,015 miles) from Cernavodă to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,834 km (3,004 miles).

How long is the drive from Cernavodă to Lagos?

About 78 h 35 min on the fastest route (3,243 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Cernavodă?

Lagos is to the south-west of Cernavodă, at an initial bearing of 217°.

How long is the flight from Cernavodă to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 33 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.