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Distance from Lagos to Leeds

Straight line

5,269 km
3,274 mi · 2,845 NM

By road

3,473 km
2,158 mi

Travel time

85 h 6 min
flight ≈ 7 h 5 min

Direction

N 356°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Leeds?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Leeds (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,269 km in a straight line, that is 3,274 miles or 2,845 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Leeds is 3,473 km (2,158 miles), about 85 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Leeds lies to the north (initial bearing 356°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 30.1469°, 1.5524°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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 Leeds?

By road it is 3,473 km (2,158 miles) from Lagos to Leeds; in a straight line it is 5,269 km (3,274 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Leeds?

About 85 h 6 min on the fastest route (3,473 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leeds from Lagos?

Leeds is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 356°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Leeds?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 5 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.