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Distance from Lagos to Nova Iguaçu

Straight line

6,037 km
3,751 mi · 3,260 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 3 min

Direction

SW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Nova Iguaçu?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) are very far apart: 6,037 km in a straight line, that is 3,751 miles or 3,260 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lagos and Nova Iguaçu, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lagos, Nova Iguaçu lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Brazil. The halfway point is at -8.8724°, -19.1016°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Nova Iguaçu?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Nova Iguaçu is 6,037 km (3,751 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Nova Iguaçu from Lagos?

Nova Iguaçu is to the south-west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Nova Iguaçu?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 3 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.