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Distance from Karaj to Lagos

Straight line

5,834 km
3,625 mi · 3,150 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 48 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Lagos?

Karaj (Iran) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,834 km in a straight line, that is 3,625 miles or 3,150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Karaj, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from Iran into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.8922°, 24.6330°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Karaj from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Karaj and Lagos is 5,834 km (3,625 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lagos from Karaj?

Lagos is to the west of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.