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Distance from Lagos to Rotterdam

Straight line

5,042 km
3,133 mi · 2,722 NM

By road

2,765 km
1,718 mi

Travel time

72 h 54 min
flight ≈ 6 h 48 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Rotterdam?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 5,042 km in a straight line, that is 3,133 miles or 2,722 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Rotterdam is 2,765 km (1,718 miles), about 72 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Rotterdam lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 29.1893°, 3.8100°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 2,765 km (1,718 miles) from Lagos to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 5,042 km (3,133 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Rotterdam?

About 72 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,765 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Lagos?

Rotterdam is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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.