Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Lagos
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Lagos?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,006 km in a straight line, that is 3,111 miles or 2,703 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Lagos is 2,628 km (1,633 miles), about 70 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Gelsenkirchen, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.9916°, 4.8203°.
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.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Lagos?
By road it is 2,628 km (1,633 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,006 km (3,111 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lagos?
About 70 h 46 min on the fastest route (2,628 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lagos from Gelsenkirchen?
Lagos is to the south of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 185°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen 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.