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Distance from Kyiv to Lagos

Straight line

5,491 km
3,412 mi · 2,965 NM

By road

3,574 km
2,221 mi

Travel time

83 h 5 min
flight ≈ 7 h 22 min

Direction

SW 217°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyiv from Lagos?

Kyiv (Ukraine) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,491 km in a straight line, that is 3,412 miles or 2,965 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyiv to Lagos is 3,574 km (2,221 miles), about 83 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kyiv, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 217°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.1046°, 13.9353°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 22 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 Kyiv from Lagos?

By road it is 3,574 km (2,221 miles) from Kyiv to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,491 km (3,412 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyiv to Lagos?

About 83 h 5 min on the fastest route (3,574 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Kyiv?

Lagos is to the south-west of Kyiv, at an initial bearing of 217°.

How long is the flight from Kyiv to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 22 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.