EN RO

Distance from Lagos to Lübeck

Straight line

5,299 km
3,293 mi · 2,861 NM

By road

2,879 km
1,789 mi

Travel time

73 h 13 min
flight ≈ 7 h 7 min

Direction

N 6°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Lübeck → Lagos

How far is Lagos from Lübeck?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Lübeck (Germany) are very far apart: 5,299 km in a straight line, that is 3,293 miles or 2,861 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Lübeck is 2,879 km (1,789 miles), about 73 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Lübeck lies to the north (initial bearing 6°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 30.2087°, 6.1093°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 7 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 Lübeck?

By road it is 2,879 km (1,789 miles) from Lagos to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 5,299 km (3,293 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Lübeck?

About 73 h 13 min on the fastest route (2,879 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lübeck from Lagos?

Lübeck is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 6°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Lübeck?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 7 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.