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Distance from Düsseldorf to Lagos

Straight line

4,973 km
3,090 mi · 2,685 NM

By road

2,594 km
1,612 mi

Travel time

70 h 27 min
flight ≈ 6 h 43 min

Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Düsseldorf from Lagos?

Düsseldorf (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,973 km in a straight line, that is 3,090 miles or 2,685 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Düsseldorf to Lagos is 2,594 km (1,612 miles), about 70 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Düsseldorf, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.8479°, 4.7019°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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 Düsseldorf from Lagos?

By road it is 2,594 km (1,612 miles) from Düsseldorf to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,973 km (3,090 miles).

How long is the drive from Düsseldorf to Lagos?

About 70 h 27 min on the fastest route (2,594 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Düsseldorf?

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

How long is the flight from Düsseldorf to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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.