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Distance from Lagos to Milan

Straight line

4,359 km
2,709 mi · 2,354 NM

By road

1,725 km
1,072 mi

Travel time

61 h 24 min
flight ≈ 5 h 57 min

Direction

N 6°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Milan?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Milan (Italy) are very far apart: 4,359 km in a straight line, that is 2,709 miles or 2,354 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Milan is 1,725 km (1,072 miles), about 61 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Milan lies to the north (initial bearing 6°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Italy. The halfway point is at 25.9872°, 5.7920°.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Milan?

By road it is 1,725 km (1,072 miles) from Lagos to Milan; in a straight line it is 4,359 km (2,709 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Milan?

About 61 h 24 min on the fastest route (1,725 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Milan from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Milan?

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.