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Distance from Dublin to Lagos

Straight line

5,271 km
3,275 mi · 2,846 NM

By road

3,712 km
2,306 mi

Travel time

90 h 10 min
flight ≈ 7 h 5 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Dublin from Lagos?

Dublin (Ireland) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,271 km in a straight line, that is 3,275 miles or 2,846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dublin to Lagos is 3,712 km (2,306 miles), about 90 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dublin, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Ireland into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.9759°, -0.2227°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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 Dublin from Lagos?

By road it is 3,712 km (2,306 miles) from Dublin to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,271 km (3,275 miles).

How long is the drive from Dublin to Lagos?

About 90 h 10 min on the fastest route (3,712 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Dublin?

Lagos is to the south of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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.