Distance from Lagos to Istanbul
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How far is Lagos from Istanbul?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 4,593 km in a straight line, that is 2,854 miles or 2,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Lagos to Istanbul is 3,377 km (2,098 miles), about 78 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Lagos, Istanbul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 29°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 24.2575°, 14.3955°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 14 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 Istanbul
- Istanbul – Zeytinburnu 4 km
- Istanbul – Üsküdar 5 km
- Istanbul – Şişli 6 km
- Istanbul – Esenler 7 km
- Istanbul – Bahçelievler 8 km
- Istanbul – Bağcılar 8 km
- Istanbul – Sultangazi 12 km
- Istanbul – Ataşehir 14 km
- Istanbul – Umraniye 15 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Istanbul?
By road it is 3,377 km (2,098 miles) from Lagos to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 4,593 km (2,854 miles).
How long is the drive from Lagos to Istanbul?
About 78 h 2 min on the fastest route (3,377 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Istanbul from Lagos?
Istanbul is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 29°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Istanbul?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 14 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.