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Distance from Lagos to Bordeaux

Straight line

4,271 km
2,654 mi · 2,306 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 50 min

Direction

N 355°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Bordeaux?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Bordeaux (France) are very far apart: 4,271 km in a straight line, that is 2,654 miles or 2,306 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Bordeaux lies to the north (initial bearing 355°). The route crosses from Nigeria into France. The halfway point is at 25.6603°, 1.7394°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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 Bordeaux?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Bordeaux is 4,271 km (2,654 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 50 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.