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Distance from Lagos to Hannover

Straight line

5,124 km
3,184 mi · 2,767 NM

By road

2,676 km
1,663 mi

Travel time

71 h 8 min
flight ≈ 6 h 54 min

Direction

N 5°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Hannover?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Hannover (Germany) are very far apart: 5,124 km in a straight line, that is 3,184 miles or 2,767 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Hannover is 2,676 km (1,663 miles), about 71 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Hannover lies to the north (initial bearing 5°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 29.4477°, 5.8063°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 54 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 Hannover?

By road it is 2,676 km (1,663 miles) from Lagos to Hannover; in a straight line it is 5,124 km (3,184 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Hannover?

About 71 h 8 min on the fastest route (2,676 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hannover from Lagos?

Hannover is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 5°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Hannover?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 54 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.