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Distance from Kraków to Lagos

Straight line

5,075 km
3,153 mi · 2,740 NM

By road

2,708 km
1,683 mi

Travel time

71 h 59 min
flight ≈ 6 h 51 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

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How far is Kraków from Lagos?

Kraków (Poland) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,075 km in a straight line, that is 3,153 miles or 2,740 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kraków to Lagos is 2,708 km (1,683 miles), about 71 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kraków, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). The route crosses from Poland into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.4966°, 9.8753°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 51 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 Kraków from Lagos?

By road it is 2,708 km (1,683 miles) from Kraków to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,075 km (3,153 miles).

How long is the drive from Kraków to Lagos?

About 71 h 59 min on the fastest route (2,708 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Kraków?

Lagos is to the south-west of Kraków, at an initial bearing of 203°.

How long is the flight from Kraków to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 51 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.