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Distance from Lagos to Sibiu

Straight line

4,797 km
2,981 mi · 2,590 NM

By road

2,921 km
1,815 mi

Travel time

73 h 30 min
flight ≈ 6 h 30 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Sibiu?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Sibiu (Romania) are very far apart: 4,797 km in a straight line, that is 2,981 miles or 2,590 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Sibiu is 2,921 km (1,815 miles), about 73 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Sibiu lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 26.4908°, 11.9330°.

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 Sibiu?

By road it is 2,921 km (1,815 miles) from Lagos to Sibiu; in a straight line it is 4,797 km (2,981 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Sibiu?

About 73 h 30 min on the fastest route (2,921 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sibiu from Lagos?

Sibiu is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 21°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Sibiu?

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.