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Distance from Duisburg to Lagos

Straight line

4,996 km
3,105 mi · 2,698 NM

By road

2,612 km
1,623 mi

Travel time

70 h 36 min
flight ≈ 6 h 45 min

Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Duisburg from Lagos?

Duisburg (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,996 km in a straight line, that is 3,105 miles or 2,698 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Duisburg to Lagos is 2,612 km (1,623 miles), about 70 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Duisburg, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.9532°, 4.6940°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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 Duisburg from Lagos?

By road it is 2,612 km (1,623 miles) from Duisburg to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,996 km (3,105 miles).

How long is the drive from Duisburg to Lagos?

About 70 h 36 min on the fastest route (2,612 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Duisburg?

Lagos is to the south of Duisburg, at an initial bearing of 185°.

How long is the flight from Duisburg to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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.