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Distance from Lagos to Roman

Straight line

5,017 km
3,117 mi · 2,709 NM

By road

3,231 km
2,007 mi

Travel time

79 h 13 min
flight ≈ 6 h 46 min

Direction

NNE 23°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Roman?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Roman (Romania) are very far apart: 5,017 km in a straight line, that is 3,117 miles or 2,709 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Roman is 3,231 km (2,007 miles), about 79 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Roman lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 27.1616°, 12.9505°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 46 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 Roman?

By road it is 3,231 km (2,007 miles) from Lagos to Roman; in a straight line it is 5,017 km (3,117 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Roman?

About 79 h 13 min on the fastest route (3,231 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Roman from Lagos?

Roman is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 23°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Roman?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 46 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.