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Distance from Lagos to Amman

Straight line

4,403 km
2,736 mi · 2,377 NM

By road

6,153 km
3,824 mi

Travel time

87 h 36 min
flight ≈ 6 h

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Amman?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Amman (Jordan) are very far apart: 4,403 km in a straight line, that is 2,736 miles or 2,377 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Amman is 6,153 km (3,824 miles), about 87 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Amman lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Jordan. The halfway point is at 19.9394°, 18.3516°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h (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 Amman?

By road it is 6,153 km (3,824 miles) from Lagos to Amman; in a straight line it is 4,403 km (2,736 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Amman?

About 87 h 36 min on the fastest route (6,153 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amman from Lagos?

Amman is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Amman?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 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.