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Distance from Lagos to Buenos Aires

Straight line

7,908 km
4,914 mi · 4,270 NM

By road

4,977 km
3,092 mi

Travel time

65 h 57 min
flight ≈ 10 h 23 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Buenos Aires?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 7,908 km in a straight line, that is 4,914 miles or 4,270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Buenos Aires is 4,977 km (3,092 miles), about 65 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Argentina. The halfway point is at -16.2665°, -24.2752°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 23 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 Buenos Aires?

By road it is 4,977 km (3,092 miles) from Lagos to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 7,908 km (4,914 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Buenos Aires?

About 65 h 57 min on the fastest route (4,977 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Lagos?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 23 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.