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Distance from Lagos to Edinburgh

Straight line

5,520 km
3,430 mi · 2,981 NM

By road

3,777 km
2,347 mi

Travel time

88 h 49 min
flight ≈ 7 h 24 min

Direction

N 355°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Edinburgh?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,520 km in a straight line, that is 3,430 miles or 2,981 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Edinburgh is 3,777 km (2,347 miles), about 88 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Edinburgh lies to the north (initial bearing 355°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 31.2418°, 1.0202°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Edinburgh?

By road it is 3,777 km (2,347 miles) from Lagos to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 5,520 km (3,430 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Edinburgh?

About 88 h 49 min on the fastest route (3,777 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Lagos?

Edinburgh is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 355°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.