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Distance from Lagos to Naples

Straight line

3,961 km
2,461 mi · 2,139 NM

By road

971 km
604 mi

Travel time

54 h 2 min
flight ≈ 5 h 27 min

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Naples?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Naples (Italy) are very far apart: 3,961 km in a straight line, that is 2,461 miles or 2,139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Naples is 971 km (604 miles), about 54 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Naples lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Italy. The halfway point is at 23.7464°, 8.0921°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 27 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 Naples?

By road it is 971 km (604 miles) from Lagos to Naples; in a straight line it is 3,961 km (2,461 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Naples?

About 54 h 2 min on the fastest route (971 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Naples from Lagos?

Naples is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Naples?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 27 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.