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Distance from Lagos to Liverpool

Straight line

5,239 km
3,255 mi · 2,829 NM

By road

3,472 km
2,157 mi

Travel time

85 h 4 min
flight ≈ 7 h 3 min

Direction

N 355°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Liverpool?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Liverpool (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,239 km in a straight line, that is 3,255 miles or 2,829 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Liverpool is 3,472 km (2,157 miles), about 85 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Liverpool lies to the north (initial bearing 355°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 29.9683°, 1.0060°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 3 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 Liverpool?

By road it is 3,472 km (2,157 miles) from Lagos to Liverpool; in a straight line it is 5,239 km (3,255 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Liverpool?

About 85 h 4 min on the fastest route (3,472 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Liverpool from Lagos?

Liverpool is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 355°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Liverpool?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 3 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.