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Distance from Lagos to Dublin

Straight line

5,271 km
3,275 mi · 2,846 NM

By road

3,691 km
2,293 mi

Travel time

89 h 55 min
flight ≈ 7 h 5 min

Direction

N 352°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Dublin?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Dublin (Ireland) are very far apart: 5,271 km in a straight line, that is 3,275 miles or 2,846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Dublin is 3,691 km (2,293 miles), about 89 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Dublin lies to the north (initial bearing 352°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Ireland. The halfway point is at 29.9759°, -0.2227°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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 Dublin?

By road it is 3,691 km (2,293 miles) from Lagos to Dublin; in a straight line it is 5,271 km (3,275 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Dublin?

About 89 h 55 min on the fastest route (3,691 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dublin from Lagos?

Dublin is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 352°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Dublin?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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.