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Distance from Lagos to Newport

Straight line

5,038 km
3,131 mi · 2,721 NM

By road

3,287 km
2,043 mi

Travel time

83 h 2 min
flight ≈ 6 h 48 min

Direction

N 354°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Newport?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Newport (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,038 km in a straight line, that is 3,131 miles or 2,721 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Newport is 3,287 km (2,043 miles), about 83 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Newport lies to the north (initial bearing 354°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 29.0567°, 0.9359°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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 Newport?

By road it is 3,287 km (2,043 miles) from Lagos to Newport; in a straight line it is 5,038 km (3,131 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Newport?

About 83 h 2 min on the fastest route (3,287 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Newport from Lagos?

Newport is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 354°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Newport?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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.