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Distance from Lagos to Oțelu Roșu

Straight line

4,702 km
2,922 mi · 2,539 NM

By road

2,778 km
1,726 mi

Travel time

72 h 25 min
flight ≈ 6 h 23 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Oțelu Roșu?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Oțelu Roșu (Romania) are very far apart: 4,702 km in a straight line, that is 2,922 miles or 2,539 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Oțelu Roșu is 2,778 km (1,726 miles), about 72 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Oțelu Roșu lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 26.2963°, 11.2244°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 23 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 Oțelu Roșu?

By road it is 2,778 km (1,726 miles) from Lagos to Oțelu Roșu; in a straight line it is 4,702 km (2,922 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Oțelu Roșu?

About 72 h 25 min on the fastest route (2,778 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Oțelu Roșu from Lagos?

Oțelu Roșu is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Oțelu Roșu?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 23 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.