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Distance from Lagos to Cahul

Straight line

4,981 km
3,095 mi · 2,690 NM

By road

3,378 km
2,099 mi

Travel time

80 h 48 min
flight ≈ 6 h 44 min

Direction

NNE 24°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Cahul?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Cahul (Moldova) are very far apart: 4,981 km in a straight line, that is 3,095 miles or 2,690 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Cahul is 3,378 km (2,099 miles), about 80 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Cahul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 24°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Moldova. The halfway point is at 26.7014°, 13.5772°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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 Cahul?

By road it is 3,378 km (2,099 miles) from Lagos to Cahul; in a straight line it is 4,981 km (3,095 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Cahul?

About 80 h 48 min on the fastest route (3,378 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cahul from Lagos?

Cahul is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 24°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Cahul?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 44 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.