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Distance from Lagos to Recife

Straight line

4,542 km
2,822 mi · 2,452 NM

By road

317 km
197 mi

Travel time

4 h 37 min
flight ≈ 6 h 11 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Recife?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 4,542 km in a straight line, that is 2,822 miles or 2,452 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Recife is 317 km (197 miles), about 4 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Recife lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Brazil. The halfway point is at -0.8467°, -15.7079°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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 Recife?

By road it is 317 km (197 miles) from Lagos to Recife; in a straight line it is 4,542 km (2,822 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Recife?

About 4 h 37 min on the fastest route (317 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Lagos?

Recife is to the west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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.