Distance from Lagos to Southampton
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How far is Lagos from Southampton?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Southampton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 4,948 km in a straight line, that is 3,074 miles or 2,672 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Southampton lies to the north (initial bearing 356°). The route crosses from Nigeria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 28.6991°, 1.5318°.
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.
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 Southampton
- Southampton – Reading 68 km
- Southampton – Bristol 103 km
- Southampton – City of Westminster 110 km
- Southampton – London 112 km
- Southampton – Islington 115 km
- Southampton – Archway 115 km
- Southampton – Bexley 124 km
- Southampton – Luton 128 km
- Southampton – Milton Keynes 134 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Southampton?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Southampton is 4,948 km (3,074 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Southampton from Lagos?
Southampton is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 356°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Southampton?
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.