Distance from Lagos to Helsinki
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How far is Lagos from Helsinki?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Helsinki (Finland) are very far apart: 6,230 km in a straight line, that is 3,871 miles or 3,364 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Helsinki lies to the north (initial bearing 13°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Finland. The halfway point is at 33.7279°, 10.5428°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 17 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
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- 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 Helsinki
- Helsinki – Espoo 16 km
- Helsinki – Tallinn 82 km
- Helsinki – Tampere 160 km
- Helsinki – Saint Petersburg 300 km
- Helsinki – Riga 362 km
- Helsinki – Stockholm 396 km
- Helsinki – Kaunas 589 km
- Helsinki – Vilnius 610 km
- Helsinki – Vitebsk 636 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Helsinki?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Helsinki is 6,230 km (3,871 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Helsinki from Lagos?
Helsinki is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 13°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Helsinki?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 17 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.