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Distance from Lagos to Costești

Straight line

4,721 km
2,933 mi · 2,549 NM

By road

2,942 km
1,828 mi

Travel time

75 h 40 min
flight ≈ 6 h 24 min

Direction

NNE 23°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Costești?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Costești (Romania) are very far apart: 4,721 km in a straight line, that is 2,933 miles or 2,549 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Costești is 2,942 km (1,828 miles), about 75 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Costești lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 25.9459°, 12.3384°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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 Costești?

By road it is 2,942 km (1,828 miles) from Lagos to Costești; in a straight line it is 4,721 km (2,933 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Costești?

About 75 h 40 min on the fastest route (2,942 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Costești from Lagos?

Costești is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 23°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Costești?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 24 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.