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Distance from Lagos to Beirut

Straight line

4,489 km
2,789 mi · 2,424 NM

By road

6,456 km
4,012 mi

Travel time

90 h 58 min
flight ≈ 6 h 7 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Beirut?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Beirut (Lebanon) are very far apart: 4,489 km in a straight line, that is 2,789 miles or 2,424 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Beirut is 6,456 km (4,012 miles), about 90 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Beirut lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 20.9163°, 17.9696°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 7 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 Beirut?

By road it is 6,456 km (4,012 miles) from Lagos to Beirut; in a straight line it is 4,489 km (2,789 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Beirut?

About 90 h 58 min on the fastest route (6,456 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beirut from Lagos?

Beirut is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Beirut?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 7 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.