Distance from Lagos to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Lagos from Gelsenkirchen?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 5,006 km in a straight line, that is 3,111 miles or 2,703 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 28.9916°, 4.8203°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Gelsenkirchen?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Gelsenkirchen is 5,006 km (3,111 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Lagos?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 3°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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.