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Distance from Göteborg to Lagos

Straight line

5,734 km
3,563 mi · 3,096 NM

By road

3,631 km
2,256 mi

Travel time

80 h 50 min
flight ≈ 7 h 40 min

Direction

S 191°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Lagos?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,734 km in a straight line, that is 3,563 miles or 3,096 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Göteborg to Lagos is 3,631 km (2,256 miles), about 80 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Göteborg, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from Sweden into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 32.1463°, 6.3898°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 40 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 Göteborg from Lagos?

By road it is 3,631 km (2,256 miles) from Göteborg to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,734 km (3,563 miles).

How long is the drive from Göteborg to Lagos?

About 80 h 50 min on the fastest route (3,631 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Göteborg?

Lagos is to the south of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 191°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 40 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.