Distance from Lagos to Craiova
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How far is Lagos from Craiova?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Craiova (Romania) are very far apart: 4,642 km in a straight line, that is 2,884 miles or 2,506 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Craiova lies to the north (initial bearing 22°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 25.7312°, 11.9195°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 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 Craiova
- Craiova – Balș 24 km
- Craiova – Filiași 34 km
- Craiova – Slatina 47 km
- Craiova – Băilești 49 km
- Craiova – Caracal 49 km
- Craiova – Drăgășani 52 km
- Craiova – Strehaia 58 km
- Craiova – Drăgănești-Olt 61 km
- Craiova – Dăbuleni 62 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Craiova?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Craiova is 4,642 km (2,884 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Craiova from Lagos?
Craiova is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 22°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Craiova?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 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.