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Distance from Lagos to Birkenhead

Straight line

5,237 km
3,254 mi · 2,828 NM

By road

3,477 km
2,160 mi

Travel time

85 h 11 min
flight ≈ 7 h 3 min

Direction

N 355°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Birkenhead?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,237 km in a straight line, that is 3,254 miles or 2,828 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Birkenhead is 3,477 km (2,160 miles), about 85 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Birkenhead lies to the north (initial bearing 355°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 29.9601°, 0.9916°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 3 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 Birkenhead?

By road it is 3,477 km (2,160 miles) from Lagos to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 5,237 km (3,254 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Birkenhead?

About 85 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,477 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Lagos?

Birkenhead is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 355°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 3 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.