Distance from Lagos to Antananarivo
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How far is Lagos from Antananarivo?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Antananarivo (Madagascar) are very far apart: 5,596 km in a straight line, that is 3,477 miles or 3,022 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
There is no continuous road route between Lagos and Antananarivo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Lagos, Antananarivo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Madagascar. The halfway point is at -6.7177°, 24.8947°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Antananarivo?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Antananarivo is 5,596 km (3,477 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Antananarivo from Lagos?
Antananarivo is to the south-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 121°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Antananarivo?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 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.