Distance from Lagos to Fortaleza
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How far is Lagos from Fortaleza?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Fortaleza (Brazil) are very far apart: 4,795 km in a straight line, that is 2,979 miles or 2,589 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Fortaleza lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Brazil. The halfway point is at 1.4654°, -17.6209°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 30 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
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- 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 Fortaleza
- Fortaleza – Recife 630 km
- Fortaleza – Salvador 1,029 km
- Fortaleza – Belém 1,135 km
- Fortaleza – Brasília 1,689 km
- Fortaleza – Goiânia 1,856 km
- Fortaleza – Belo Horizonte 1,894 km
- Fortaleza – Nova Iguaçu 2,182 km
- Fortaleza – Rio de Janeiro 2,191 km
- Fortaleza – Campinas 2,322 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Fortaleza?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Fortaleza is 4,795 km (2,979 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Fortaleza from Lagos?
Fortaleza is to the west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 257°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Fortaleza?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 30 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.