Distance from Lagos to Köln
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How far is Lagos from Köln?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 4,942 km in a straight line, that is 3,071 miles or 2,668 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Köln lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 28.7047°, 4.7744°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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 Köln
- Köln – Bonn 24 km
- Köln – Düsseldorf 34 km
- Köln – Wuppertal 38 km
- Köln – Mönchengladbach 45 km
- Köln – Krefeld 53 km
- Köln – Duisburg 57 km
- Köln – Essen 58 km
- Köln – Oberhausen 61 km
- Köln – Aachen 63 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Köln?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Köln is 4,942 km (3,071 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Köln from Lagos?
Köln is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 3°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Köln?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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.