Distance from Lagos to Jilava
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How far is Lagos from Jilava?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Jilava (Romania) are very far apart: 4,742 km in a straight line, that is 2,947 miles or 2,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Lagos to Jilava is 3,061 km (1,902 miles), about 76 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Lagos, Jilava lies to the north-east (initial bearing 24°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 25.8222°, 12.8650°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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 Jilava
- Jilava – Popești-Leordeni 9 km
- Jilava – Bucharest 11 km
- Jilava – Pantelimon 16 km
- Jilava – Voluntari 19 km
- Jilava – Chitila 21 km
- Jilava – Otopeni 24 km
- Jilava – Buftea 27 km
- Jilava – Bolintin Vale 29 km
- Jilava – Videle 44 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Jilava?
By road it is 3,061 km (1,902 miles) from Lagos to Jilava; in a straight line it is 4,742 km (2,947 miles).
How long is the drive from Lagos to Jilava?
About 76 h 43 min on the fastest route (3,061 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Jilava from Lagos?
Jilava is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 24°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Jilava?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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.