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Distance from Lagos to Lima

Straight line

9,132 km
5,674 mi · 4,931 NM

By road

6,907 km
4,292 mi

Travel time

95 h 59 min
flight ≈ 11 h 55 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Lima?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 9,132 km in a straight line, that is 5,674 miles or 4,931 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Lima is 6,907 km (4,292 miles), about 95 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Peru. The halfway point is at -3.6572°, -36.4318°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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 Lima?

By road it is 6,907 km (4,292 miles) from Lagos to Lima; in a straight line it is 9,132 km (5,674 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Lima?

About 95 h 59 min on the fastest route (6,907 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Lagos?

Lima is to the west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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.