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Distance from Chisinau to Lagos

Straight line

5,110 km
3,175 mi · 2,759 NM

By road

3,517 km
2,186 mi

Travel time

83 h 11 min
flight ≈ 6 h 53 min

Direction

SW 216°
initial bearing

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How far is Chisinau from Lagos?

Chisinau (Moldova) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,110 km in a straight line, that is 3,175 miles or 2,759 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chisinau to Lagos is 3,517 km (2,186 miles), about 83 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chisinau, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 216°). The route crosses from Moldova into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.2864°, 13.7191°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 53 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 Chisinau from Lagos?

By road it is 3,517 km (2,186 miles) from Chisinau to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,110 km (3,175 miles).

How long is the drive from Chisinau to Lagos?

About 83 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,517 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Chisinau?

Lagos is to the south-west of Chisinau, at an initial bearing of 216°.

How long is the flight from Chisinau to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 53 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.