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Distance from Lagos to Lille

Straight line

4,898 km
3,043 mi · 2,645 NM

By road

2,747 km
1,707 mi

Travel time

72 h 13 min
flight ≈ 6 h 37 min

Direction

N 360°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Lille?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Lille (France) are very far apart: 4,898 km in a straight line, that is 3,043 miles or 2,645 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Lille is 2,747 km (1,707 miles), about 72 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Lille lies to the north (initial bearing 360°). The route crosses from Nigeria into France. The halfway point is at 28.5436°, 3.2637°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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 Lille?

By road it is 2,747 km (1,707 miles) from Lagos to Lille; in a straight line it is 4,898 km (3,043 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Lille?

About 72 h 13 min on the fastest route (2,747 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Lagos?

Lille is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 360°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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.