Distance from Lagos to Ploiești
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How far is Lagos from Ploiești?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Ploiești (Romania) are very far apart: 4,796 km in a straight line, that is 2,980 miles or 2,590 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Lagos to Ploiești is 3,068 km (1,906 miles), about 77 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Lagos, Ploiești lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 26.1311°, 12.7804°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Other distances from Ploiești
- Ploiești – Bucov 6 km
- Ploiești – Boldești-Scăeni 9 km
- Ploiești – Valea Călugărească 11 km
- Ploiești – Băicoi 16 km
- Ploiești – Urlați 17 km
- Ploiești – Filipeștii de Pădure 22 km
- Ploiești – Vălenii de Munte 26 km
- Ploiești – Moreni 30 km
- Ploiești – Câmpina 30 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Ploiești?
By road it is 3,068 km (1,906 miles) from Lagos to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 4,796 km (2,980 miles).
How long is the drive from Lagos to Ploiești?
About 77 h 24 min on the fastest route (3,068 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Ploiești from Lagos?
Ploiești is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 23°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Ploiești?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 30 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.