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Distance from Lagos to Damascus

Straight line

4,525 km
2,812 mi · 2,443 NM

By road

6,347 km
3,944 mi

Travel time

89 h 39 min
flight ≈ 6 h 9 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Damascus?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 4,525 km in a straight line, that is 2,812 miles or 2,443 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Damascus is 6,347 km (3,944 miles), about 89 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Damascus lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Syria. The halfway point is at 20.7570°, 18.3634°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 9 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 Damascus?

By road it is 6,347 km (3,944 miles) from Lagos to Damascus; in a straight line it is 4,525 km (2,812 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Damascus?

About 89 h 39 min on the fastest route (6,347 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Damascus from Lagos?

Damascus is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 9 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.