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Distance from Elche to Lagos

Straight line

3,547 km
2,204 mi · 1,915 NM

By road

3,038 km
1,888 mi

Travel time

75 h 37 min
flight ≈ 4 h 56 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Elche from Lagos?

Elche (Spain) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,547 km in a straight line, that is 2,204 miles or 1,915 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Elche to Lagos is 3,038 km (1,888 miles), about 75 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Elche, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from Spain into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.3708°, 1.5869°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 56 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 Elche from Lagos?

By road it is 3,038 km (1,888 miles) from Elche to Lagos; in a straight line it is 3,547 km (2,204 miles).

How long is the drive from Elche to Lagos?

About 75 h 37 min on the fastest route (3,038 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Elche?

Lagos is to the south of Elche, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Elche to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 56 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.