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Distance from Lagos to Brazzaville

Straight line

1,775 km
1,103 mi · 958 NM

By road

2,911 km
1,809 mi

Travel time

35 h 42 min
flight ≈ 2 h 43 min

Direction

SE 132°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Brazzaville?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville) are quite far apart: 1,775 km in a straight line, that is 1,103 miles or 958 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Brazzaville is 2,911 km (1,809 miles), about 35 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 64% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Brazzaville lies to the south-east (initial bearing 132°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Congo - Brazzaville. The halfway point is at 1.0999°, 9.3496°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 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 Brazzaville?

By road it is 2,911 km (1,809 miles) from Lagos to Brazzaville; in a straight line it is 1,775 km (1,103 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Brazzaville?

About 35 h 42 min on the fastest route (2,911 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brazzaville from Lagos?

Brazzaville is to the south-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 132°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Brazzaville?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 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.