Distance from Lagos to Amsterdam
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How far is Lagos from Amsterdam?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 5,093 km in a straight line, that is 3,165 miles or 2,750 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Amsterdam lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 29.4160°, 3.9636°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 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 Amsterdam
- Amsterdam – Utrecht 35 km
- Amsterdam – The Hague 52 km
- Amsterdam – Rotterdam 57 km
- Amsterdam – Eindhoven 111 km
- Amsterdam – Antwerpen 133 km
- Amsterdam – Krefeld 162 km
- Amsterdam – Duisburg 166 km
- Amsterdam – Gent 168 km
- Amsterdam – Oberhausen 168 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Amsterdam?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Amsterdam is 5,093 km (3,165 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Amsterdam from Lagos?
Amsterdam is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 1°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Amsterdam?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 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.