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Distance from Gent to Lagos

Straight line

4,944 km
3,072 mi · 2,670 NM

By road

2,697 km
1,676 mi

Travel time

72 h 7 min
flight ≈ 6 h 41 min

Direction

S 180°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Lagos?

Gent (Belgium) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,944 km in a straight line, that is 3,072 miles or 2,670 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Lagos is 2,697 km (1,676 miles), about 72 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Gent, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 180°). The route crosses from Belgium into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.7521°, 3.5194°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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 Gent from Lagos?

By road it is 2,697 km (1,676 miles) from Gent to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,944 km (3,072 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Lagos?

About 72 h 7 min on the fastest route (2,697 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Gent?

Lagos is to the south of Gent, at an initial bearing of 180°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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.