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Distance from Katowice to Lagos

Straight line

5,070 km
3,150 mi · 2,738 NM

By road

2,633 km
1,636 mi

Travel time

71 h 8 min
flight ≈ 6 h 50 min

Direction

SSW 202°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Lagos?

Katowice (Poland) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,070 km in a straight line, that is 3,150 miles or 2,738 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Katowice to Lagos is 2,633 km (1,636 miles), about 71 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Katowice, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 202°). The route crosses from Poland into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.5697°, 9.5049°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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 Katowice from Lagos?

By road it is 2,633 km (1,636 miles) from Katowice to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,070 km (3,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Katowice to Lagos?

About 71 h 8 min on the fastest route (2,633 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Katowice?

Lagos is to the south of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 202°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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.