Distance from Lagos to Baghdad
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How far is Lagos from Baghdad?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 5,170 km in a straight line, that is 3,212 miles or 2,791 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Baghdad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Iraq. The halfway point is at 21.1175°, 22.0448°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 58 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 Baghdad
- Baghdad – Mosul 353 km
- Baghdad – Basrah 448 km
- Baghdad – Tabriz 554 km
- Baghdad – Van 580 km
- Baghdad – Batman 585 km
- Baghdad – Diyarbakır 634 km
- Baghdad – Şanlıurfa 663 km
- Baghdad – Karaj 664 km
- Baghdad – Isfahan 683 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Baghdad?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Baghdad is 5,170 km (3,212 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Baghdad from Lagos?
Baghdad is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 49°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Baghdad?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 58 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.