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Distance from Lagos to Katowice

Straight line

5,070 km
3,150 mi · 2,738 NM

By road

2,627 km
1,632 mi

Travel time

71 h 7 min
flight ≈ 6 h 50 min

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Katowice?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Katowice (Poland) are very far apart: 5,070 km in a straight line, that is 3,150 miles or 2,738 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Katowice is 2,627 km (1,632 miles), about 71 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Katowice lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Poland. The halfway point is at 28.5697°, 9.5049°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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 Katowice?

By road it is 2,627 km (1,632 miles) from Lagos to Katowice; in a straight line it is 5,070 km (3,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Katowice?

About 71 h 7 min on the fastest route (2,627 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Katowice from Lagos?

Katowice is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Katowice?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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.