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Distance from Lagos to Bielefeld

Straight line

5,075 km
3,154 mi · 2,740 NM

By road

2,641 km
1,641 mi

Travel time

70 h 43 min
flight ≈ 6 h 51 min

Direction

N 4°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Bielefeld?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Bielefeld (Germany) are very far apart: 5,075 km in a straight line, that is 3,154 miles or 2,740 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Bielefeld is 2,641 km (1,641 miles), about 70 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Bielefeld lies to the north (initial bearing 4°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 29.2669°, 5.3592°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 51 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 Bielefeld?

By road it is 2,641 km (1,641 miles) from Lagos to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 5,075 km (3,154 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Bielefeld?

About 70 h 43 min on the fastest route (2,641 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Lagos?

Bielefeld is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 4°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 51 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.