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Distance from Lagos to Munich

Straight line

4,685 km
2,911 mi · 2,530 NM

By road

2,049 km
1,273 mi

Travel time

65 h 9 min
flight ≈ 6 h 21 min

Direction

N 8°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Munich?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Munich (Germany) are very far apart: 4,685 km in a straight line, that is 2,911 miles or 2,530 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Munich is 2,049 km (1,273 miles), about 65 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Munich lies to the north (initial bearing 8°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 27.3530°, 6.6802°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 21 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 Munich?

By road it is 2,049 km (1,273 miles) from Lagos to Munich; in a straight line it is 4,685 km (2,911 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Munich?

About 65 h 9 min on the fastest route (2,049 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Lagos?

Munich is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 8°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 21 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.