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Distance from Lagos to Barranquilla

Straight line

8,596 km
5,341 mi · 4,642 NM

By road

8,012 km
4,978 mi

Travel time

131 h 21 min
flight ≈ 11 h 15 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Barranquilla?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Barranquilla (Colombia) are very far apart: 8,596 km in a straight line, that is 5,341 miles or 4,642 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Barranquilla is 8,012 km (4,978 miles), about 131 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Barranquilla lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Colombia. The halfway point is at 11.1669°, -35.4122°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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 Barranquilla?

By road it is 8,012 km (4,978 miles) from Lagos to Barranquilla; in a straight line it is 8,596 km (5,341 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Barranquilla?

About 131 h 21 min on the fastest route (8,012 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barranquilla from Lagos?

Barranquilla is to the west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Barranquilla?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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.