Distance from Lagos to Alexandria
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How far is Lagos from Alexandria?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Alexandria (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,891 km in a straight line, that is 2,418 miles or 2,101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Alexandria lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Egypt. The halfway point is at 19.3032°, 15.6453°.
A direct flight would take about 5 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.
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Other distances from Alexandria
- Alexandria – Cairo 180 km
- Alexandria – Giza 181 km
- Alexandria – Nicosia 546 km
- Alexandria – Amman 577 km
- Alexandria – Beirut 603 km
- Alexandria – Muratpaşa 637 km
- Alexandria – Antalya 639 km
- Alexandria – Damascus 651 km
- Alexandria – Denizli 735 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Alexandria?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Alexandria is 3,891 km (2,418 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Alexandria from Lagos?
Alexandria is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 42°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Alexandria?
A direct flight would take about 5 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.