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Distance from Lagos to Salonta

Straight line

4,801 km
2,983 mi · 2,592 NM

By road

2,611 km
1,623 mi

Travel time

70 h 55 min
flight ≈ 6 h 30 min

Direction

NNE 18°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Salonta?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Salonta (Romania) are very far apart: 4,801 km in a straight line, that is 2,983 miles or 2,592 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Salonta is 2,611 km (1,623 miles), about 70 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Salonta lies to the north (initial bearing 18°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 26.9106°, 10.8272°.

A direct flight would take about 6 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 Salonta?

By road it is 2,611 km (1,623 miles) from Lagos to Salonta; in a straight line it is 4,801 km (2,983 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Salonta?

About 70 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,611 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Salonta from Lagos?

Salonta is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 18°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Salonta?

A direct flight would take about 6 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.