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Distance from Lagos to Petroșani

Straight line

4,729 km
2,939 mi · 2,554 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 25 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Petroșani?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Petroșani (Romania) are very far apart: 4,729 km in a straight line, that is 2,939 miles or 2,554 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Petroșani lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 26.2706°, 11.6456°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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 Petroșani?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Petroșani is 4,729 km (2,939 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Petroșani from Lagos?

Petroșani is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 21°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Petroșani?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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.