Distance from Lagos to Bucharest
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How far is Lagos from Bucharest?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Bucharest (Romania) are very far apart: 4,753 km in a straight line, that is 2,953 miles or 2,566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Bucharest lies to the north-east (initial bearing 24°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 25.8732°, 12.8673°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Other distances from Bucharest
- Bucharest – Popești-Leordeni 7 km
- Bucharest – Pantelimon 8 km
- Bucharest – Voluntari 8 km
- Bucharest – Jilava 11 km
- Bucharest – Chitila 13 km
- Bucharest – Otopeni 13 km
- Bucharest – Buftea 19 km
- Bucharest – Bolintin Vale 28 km
- Bucharest – Videle 49 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Bucharest?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Bucharest is 4,753 km (2,953 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Bucharest from Lagos?
Bucharest is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 24°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Bucharest?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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.