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Distance from Lagos to Berlin

Straight line

5,190 km
3,225 mi · 2,802 NM

By road

2,657 km
1,651 mi

Travel time

70 h 53 min
flight ≈ 6 h 59 min

Direction

N 8°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Berlin?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Berlin (Germany) are very far apart: 5,190 km in a straight line, that is 3,225 miles or 2,802 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Berlin is 2,657 km (1,651 miles), about 70 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Berlin lies to the north (initial bearing 8°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 29.5778°, 7.1955°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 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 Berlin?

By road it is 2,657 km (1,651 miles) from Lagos to Berlin; in a straight line it is 5,190 km (3,225 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Berlin?

About 70 h 53 min on the fastest route (2,657 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Berlin from Lagos?

Berlin is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 8°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Berlin?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 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.