Distance from Lagos to Cardiff
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How far is Lagos from Cardiff?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,029 km in a straight line, that is 3,125 miles or 2,715 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Cardiff lies to the north (initial bearing 354°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 29.0049°, 0.8624°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 47 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 Cardiff
- Cardiff – Newport 17 km
- Cardiff – Bristol 41 km
- Cardiff – Swansea 55 km
- Cardiff – Southampton 139 km
- Cardiff – Plymouth 141 km
- Cardiff – Birmingham 142 km
- Cardiff – Wolverhampton 143 km
- Cardiff – Reading 153 km
- Cardiff – Coventry 154 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Cardiff?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Cardiff is 5,029 km (3,125 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cardiff from Lagos?
Cardiff is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 354°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Cardiff?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 47 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.