Distance from Lagos to Lyon

Straight line

4,357 km

2,707 mi · 2,352 NM

By road

2,141 km

1,330 mi

Travel time

65 h 59 min

flight ≈ 5 h 57 min

Direction

N 2°

initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Lyon?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 4,357 km in a straight line, that is 2,707 miles or 2,352 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Lyon is 2,141 km (1,330 miles), about 65 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Lyon lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). The route crosses from Nigeria into France. The halfway point is at 26.1030°, 3.9937°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Lyon?

By road it is 2,141 km (1,330 miles) from Lagos to Lyon; in a straight line it is 4,357 km (2,707 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Lyon?

About 65 h 59 min on the fastest route (2,141 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Lagos?

Lyon is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 57 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.