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Distance from Gherla to Lagos

Straight line

4,906 km
3,048 mi · 2,649 NM

By road

2,850 km
1,771 mi

Travel time

74 h 32 min
flight ≈ 6 h 38 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Lagos?

Gherla (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,906 km in a straight line, that is 3,048 miles or 2,649 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Lagos is 2,850 km (1,771 miles), about 74 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Gherla, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.1035°, 11.7241°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 38 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 Gherla from Lagos?

By road it is 2,850 km (1,771 miles) from Gherla to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,906 km (3,048 miles).

How long is the drive from Gherla to Lagos?

About 74 h 32 min on the fastest route (2,850 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Gherla?

Lagos is to the south-west of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 38 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.