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Distance from Lagos to Caracas

Straight line

7,737 km
4,807 mi · 4,178 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 10 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Caracas?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Caracas (Venezuela) are very far apart: 7,737 km in a straight line, that is 4,807 miles or 4,178 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Caracas lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Venezuela. The halfway point is at 10.3215°, -31.5308°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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 Caracas?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Caracas is 7,737 km (4,807 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Caracas from Lagos?

Caracas is to the west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Caracas?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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.