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Distance from Lagos to Plovdiv

Straight line

4,481 km
2,784 mi · 2,420 NM

By road

2,973 km
1,848 mi

Travel time

74 h 1 min
flight ≈ 6 h 6 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Plovdiv?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 4,481 km in a straight line, that is 2,784 miles or 2,420 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Plovdiv is 2,973 km (1,848 miles), about 74 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Plovdiv lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 24.6714°, 12.5020°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 6 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 Plovdiv?

By road it is 2,973 km (1,848 miles) from Lagos to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 4,481 km (2,784 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Plovdiv?

About 74 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,973 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Lagos?

Plovdiv is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 6 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.