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Distance from Lagos to Şanlıurfa

Straight line

4,942 km
3,071 mi · 2,668 NM

By road

6,903 km
4,289 mi

Travel time

96 h 21 min
flight ≈ 6 h 41 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Şanlıurfa?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) are very far apart: 4,942 km in a straight line, that is 3,071 miles or 2,668 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Şanlıurfa is 6,903 km (4,289 miles), about 96 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Şanlıurfa lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 22.7733°, 19.0855°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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 Şanlıurfa?

By road it is 6,903 km (4,289 miles) from Lagos to Şanlıurfa; in a straight line it is 4,942 km (3,071 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Şanlıurfa?

About 96 h 21 min on the fastest route (6,903 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Şanlıurfa from Lagos?

Şanlıurfa is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Şanlıurfa?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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.