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Distance from Lagos to Medellín

Straight line

8,726 km
5,422 mi · 4,711 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 24 min

Direction

W 275°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Medellín?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Medellín (Colombia) are very far apart: 8,726 km in a straight line, that is 5,422 miles or 4,711 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lagos and Medellín, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Medellín lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Colombia. The halfway point is at 8.2080°, -36.0937°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Medellín?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Medellín is 8,726 km (5,422 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medellín from Lagos?

Medellín is to the west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 275°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Medellín?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.