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Distance from Lagos to Münster

Straight line

5,060 km
3,144 mi · 2,732 NM

By road

2,659 km
1,652 mi

Travel time

71 h 6 min
flight ≈ 6 h 50 min

Direction

N 4°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Münster?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Münster (Germany) are very far apart: 5,060 km in a straight line, that is 3,144 miles or 2,732 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Münster is 2,659 km (1,652 miles), about 71 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Münster lies to the north (initial bearing 4°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 29.2239°, 5.0139°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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 Münster?

By road it is 2,659 km (1,652 miles) from Lagos to Münster; in a straight line it is 5,060 km (3,144 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Münster?

About 71 h 6 min on the fastest route (2,659 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Münster from Lagos?

Münster is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 4°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Münster?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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.