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Distance from Lagos to Malmö

Straight line

5,517 km
3,428 mi · 2,979 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 24 min

Direction

N 7°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Malmö?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Malmö (Sweden) are very far apart: 5,517 km in a straight line, that is 3,428 miles or 2,979 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Malmö lies to the north (initial bearing 7°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Sweden. The halfway point is at 31.1123°, 6.8734°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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 Malmö?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Malmö is 5,517 km (3,428 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Malmö from Lagos?

Malmö is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 7°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Malmö?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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.