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Distance from Lagos to Karaj

Straight line

5,834 km
3,625 mi · 3,150 NM

By road

5,776 km
3,589 mi

Travel time

105 h 40 min
flight ≈ 7 h 48 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Karaj?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 5,834 km in a straight line, that is 3,625 miles or 3,150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Karaj is 5,776 km (3,589 miles), about 105 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Karaj lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Iran. The halfway point is at 22.8922°, 24.6330°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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 Karaj?

By road it is 5,776 km (3,589 miles) from Lagos to Karaj; in a straight line it is 5,834 km (3,625 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Karaj?

About 105 h 40 min on the fastest route (5,776 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Lagos?

Karaj is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 48 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.