EN RO

Distance from Erfurt to Lagos

Straight line

4,987 km
3,099 mi · 2,693 NM

By road

2,489 km
1,547 mi

Travel time

69 h 8 min
flight ≈ 6 h 44 min

Direction

S 191°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Lagos → Erfurt

How far is Erfurt from Lagos?

Erfurt (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,987 km in a straight line, that is 3,099 miles or 2,693 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Lagos is 2,489 km (1,547 miles), about 69 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Erfurt, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.7674°, 6.3560°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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 Erfurt from Lagos?

By road it is 2,489 km (1,547 miles) from Erfurt to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,987 km (3,099 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Lagos?

About 69 h 8 min on the fastest route (2,489 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Erfurt?

Lagos is to the south of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 191°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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.