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Distance from Lagos to Aachen

Straight line

4,920 km
3,057 mi · 2,657 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 39 min

Direction

N 2°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Aachen?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Aachen (Germany) are very far apart: 4,920 km in a straight line, that is 3,057 miles or 2,657 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Aachen lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 28.6217°, 4.4403°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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 Lagos from Aachen?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Aachen is 4,920 km (3,057 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Aachen from Lagos?

Aachen is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 39 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.