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Distance from Lagos to Dresden

Straight line

5,036 km
3,129 mi · 2,719 NM

By road

2,531 km
1,573 mi

Travel time

69 h 36 min
flight ≈ 6 h 48 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Dresden?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Dresden (Germany) are very far apart: 5,036 km in a straight line, that is 3,129 miles or 2,719 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Dresden is 2,531 km (1,573 miles), about 69 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Dresden lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 28.8461°, 7.3998°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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 Dresden?

By road it is 2,531 km (1,573 miles) from Lagos to Dresden; in a straight line it is 5,036 km (3,129 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Dresden?

About 69 h 36 min on the fastest route (2,531 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dresden from Lagos?

Dresden is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 9°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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.