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Distance from Lagos to Montpellier

Straight line

4,117 km
2,558 mi · 2,223 NM

By road

2,177 km
1,352 mi

Travel time

66 h 42 min
flight ≈ 5 h 39 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Montpellier?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Montpellier (France) are very far apart: 4,117 km in a straight line, that is 2,558 miles or 2,223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Montpellier is 2,177 km (1,352 miles), about 66 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Montpellier lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Nigeria into France. The halfway point is at 25.0327°, 3.5981°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 39 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 Montpellier?

By road it is 2,177 km (1,352 miles) from Lagos to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 4,117 km (2,558 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Montpellier?

About 66 h 42 min on the fastest route (2,177 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Lagos?

Montpellier is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 39 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.