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Distance from Lagos to Poltava

Straight line

5,599 km
3,479 mi · 3,023 NM

By road

3,910 km
2,429 mi

Travel time

87 h 30 min
flight ≈ 7 h 30 min

Direction

NNE 26°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Poltava?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Poltava (Ukraine) are very far apart: 5,599 km in a straight line, that is 3,479 miles or 3,023 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Poltava is 3,910 km (2,429 miles), about 87 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Poltava lies to the north-east (initial bearing 26°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 28.8803°, 15.6117°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Poltava?

By road it is 3,910 km (2,429 miles) from Lagos to Poltava; in a straight line it is 5,599 km (3,479 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Poltava?

About 87 h 30 min on the fastest route (3,910 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Poltava from Lagos?

Poltava is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 26°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Poltava?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.