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Distance from Lagos to Gherla

Straight line

4,906 km
3,048 mi · 2,649 NM

By road

2,845 km
1,768 mi

Travel time

74 h 27 min
flight ≈ 6 h 38 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Gherla?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Gherla (Romania) are very far apart: 4,906 km in a straight line, that is 3,048 miles or 2,649 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Gherla is 2,845 km (1,768 miles), about 74 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Gherla lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 27.1035°, 11.7241°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 38 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 Gherla?

By road it is 2,845 km (1,768 miles) from Lagos to Gherla; in a straight line it is 4,906 km (3,048 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Gherla?

About 74 h 27 min on the fastest route (2,845 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gherla from Lagos?

Gherla is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Gherla?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 38 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.