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Distance from Lagos to Bistrița

Straight line

4,938 km
3,068 mi · 2,666 NM

By road

2,887 km
1,794 mi

Travel time

75 h 19 min
flight ≈ 6 h 40 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Bistrița?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Bistrița (Romania) are very far apart: 4,938 km in a straight line, that is 3,068 miles or 2,666 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Bistrița is 2,887 km (1,794 miles), about 75 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Bistrița lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 27.1747°, 11.9501°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 40 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 Bistrița?

By road it is 2,887 km (1,794 miles) from Lagos to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 4,938 km (3,068 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Bistrița?

About 75 h 19 min on the fastest route (2,887 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Lagos?

Bistrița is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 40 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.