Distance from Lagos to Sheffield
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How far is Lagos from Sheffield?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 5,222 km in a straight line, that is 3,245 miles or 2,820 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Sheffield lies to the north (initial bearing 356°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 29.9394°, 1.5718°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Other distances from Sheffield
- Sheffield – Leeds 46 km
- Sheffield – Bradford 49 km
- Sheffield – Derby 51 km
- Sheffield – Nottingham 52 km
- Sheffield – Manchester 52 km
- Sheffield – Stoke-on-Trent 64 km
- Sheffield – Kingston upon Hull 85 km
- Sheffield – Leicester 86 km
- Sheffield – Preston 92 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Sheffield?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Sheffield is 5,222 km (3,245 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Sheffield from Lagos?
Sheffield is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 356°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Sheffield?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 2 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.