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Distance from Lagos to Jibou

Straight line

4,903 km
3,047 mi · 2,647 NM

By road

2,770 km
1,721 mi

Travel time

73 h 14 min
flight ≈ 6 h 38 min

Direction

NNE 19°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Jibou?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Jibou (Romania) are very far apart: 4,903 km in a straight line, that is 3,047 miles or 2,647 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Jibou is 2,770 km (1,721 miles), about 73 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Jibou lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 27.1940°, 11.4369°.

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 Jibou?

By road it is 2,770 km (1,721 miles) from Lagos to Jibou; in a straight line it is 4,903 km (3,047 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Jibou?

About 73 h 14 min on the fastest route (2,770 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jibou from Lagos?

Jibou is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 19°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Jibou?

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.