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Distance from Hannover to Lagos

Straight line

5,124 km
3,184 mi · 2,767 NM

By road

2,709 km
1,683 mi

Travel time

71 h 10 min
flight ≈ 6 h 54 min

Direction

S 189°
initial bearing

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How far is Hannover from Lagos?

Hannover (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,124 km in a straight line, that is 3,184 miles or 2,767 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hannover to Lagos is 2,709 km (1,683 miles), about 71 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Hannover, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 189°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.4477°, 5.8063°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 54 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 Hannover from Lagos?

By road it is 2,709 km (1,683 miles) from Hannover to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,124 km (3,184 miles).

How long is the drive from Hannover to Lagos?

About 71 h 10 min on the fastest route (2,709 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Hannover?

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

How long is the flight from Hannover to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 54 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.