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Distance from Florence to Lagos

Straight line

4,206 km
2,614 mi · 2,271 NM

By road

1,433 km
891 mi

Travel time

58 h 26 min
flight ≈ 5 h 45 min

Direction

SSW 193°
initial bearing

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How far is Florence from Lagos?

Florence (Italy) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,206 km in a straight line, that is 2,614 miles or 2,271 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Florence to Lagos is 1,433 km (891 miles), about 58 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Florence, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 193°). The route crosses from Italy into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.1671°, 6.6979°.

A direct flight would take about 5 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 Florence from Lagos?

By road it is 1,433 km (891 miles) from Florence to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,206 km (2,614 miles).

How long is the drive from Florence to Lagos?

About 58 h 26 min on the fastest route (1,433 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Florence?

Lagos is to the south of Florence, at an initial bearing of 193°.

How long is the flight from Florence to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.