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Distance from Lagos to Nantes

Straight line

4,542 km
2,822 mi · 2,453 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 11 min

Direction

N 355°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Nantes?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Nantes (France) are very far apart: 4,542 km in a straight line, that is 2,822 miles or 2,453 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Nantes lies to the north (initial bearing 355°). The route crosses from Nigeria into France. The halfway point is at 26.8564°, 1.3860°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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 Nantes?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Nantes is 4,542 km (2,822 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Nantes from Lagos?

Nantes is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 355°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Nantes?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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.