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Distance from Lagos to Århus

Straight line

5,545 km
3,446 mi · 2,994 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 26 min

Direction

N 5°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Århus?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Århus (Denmark) are very far apart: 5,545 km in a straight line, that is 3,446 miles or 2,994 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Århus lies to the north (initial bearing 5°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Denmark. The halfway point is at 31.3469°, 5.8418°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 26 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 Århus?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Århus is 5,545 km (3,446 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Århus from Lagos?

Århus is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 5°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Århus?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 26 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.