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Distance from Lagos to Oberhausen

Straight line

5,002 km
3,108 mi · 2,701 NM

By road

2,615 km
1,625 mi

Travel time

70 h 43 min
flight ≈ 6 h 45 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Oberhausen?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Oberhausen (Germany) are very far apart: 5,002 km in a straight line, that is 3,108 miles or 2,701 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Oberhausen is 2,615 km (1,625 miles), about 70 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Oberhausen lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Germany. The halfway point is at 28.9766°, 4.7307°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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 Oberhausen?

By road it is 2,615 km (1,625 miles) from Lagos to Oberhausen; in a straight line it is 5,002 km (3,108 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Oberhausen?

About 70 h 43 min on the fastest route (2,615 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Oberhausen from Lagos?

Oberhausen is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Oberhausen?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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.