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Distance from Lagos to Luton

Straight line

5,048 km
3,137 mi · 2,726 NM

By road

3,224 km
2,003 mi

Travel time

82 h 17 min
flight ≈ 6 h 49 min

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Luton?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Luton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,048 km in a straight line, that is 3,137 miles or 2,726 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Luton is 3,224 km (2,003 miles), about 82 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Luton lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 29.1796°, 1.9340°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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 Luton?

By road it is 3,224 km (2,003 miles) from Lagos to Luton; in a straight line it is 5,048 km (3,137 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Luton?

About 82 h 17 min on the fastest route (3,224 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luton from Lagos?

Luton is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Luton?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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.