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Distance from Genoa to Lagos

Straight line

4,240 km
2,634 mi · 2,289 NM

By road

1,658 km
1,030 mi

Travel time

60 h 53 min
flight ≈ 5 h 48 min

Direction

S 189°
initial bearing

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How far is Genoa from Lagos?

Genoa (Italy) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,240 km in a straight line, that is 2,634 miles or 2,289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Genoa to Lagos is 1,658 km (1,030 miles), about 60 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Genoa, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 189°). The route crosses from Italy into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.4548°, 5.7155°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 48 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 Genoa from Lagos?

By road it is 1,658 km (1,030 miles) from Genoa to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,240 km (2,634 miles).

How long is the drive from Genoa to Lagos?

About 60 h 53 min on the fastest route (1,658 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Genoa?

Lagos is to the south of Genoa, at an initial bearing of 189°.

How long is the flight from Genoa to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 48 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.