Distance from Lagos to Shiraz
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How far is Lagos from Shiraz?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Shiraz (Iran) are very far apart: 5,742 km in a straight line, that is 3,568 miles or 3,101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Shiraz lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Iran. The halfway point is at 19.6862°, 26.2165°.
A direct flight would take about 7 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.
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 Shiraz
- Shiraz – Isfahan 348 km
- Shiraz – Basrah 468 km
- Shiraz – Sharjah 554 km
- Shiraz – Dubai 574 km
- Shiraz – Tehran 684 km
- Shiraz – Karaj 707 km
- Shiraz – Riyadh 793 km
- Shiraz – Baghdad 875 km
- Shiraz – Mashhad 993 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Shiraz?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Shiraz is 5,742 km (3,568 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Shiraz from Lagos?
Shiraz is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 57°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Shiraz?
A direct flight would take about 7 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.