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Distance from Lagos to Skopje

Straight line

4,322 km
2,686 mi · 2,334 NM

By road

2,865 km
1,780 mi

Travel time

72 h 54 min
flight ≈ 5 h 54 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Skopje?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Skopje (North Macedonia) are very far apart: 4,322 km in a straight line, that is 2,686 miles or 2,334 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Skopje is 2,865 km (1,780 miles), about 72 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Skopje lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from Nigeria into North Macedonia. The halfway point is at 24.4874°, 11.1019°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 54 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 Skopje?

By road it is 2,865 km (1,780 miles) from Lagos to Skopje; in a straight line it is 4,322 km (2,686 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Skopje?

About 72 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,865 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Skopje from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Skopje?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 54 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.