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Distance from Lagos to Sovata

Straight line

4,908 km
3,050 mi · 2,650 NM

By road

3,044 km
1,891 mi

Travel time

75 h 30 min
flight ≈ 6 h 38 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Sovata?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Sovata (Romania) are very far apart: 4,908 km in a straight line, that is 3,050 miles or 2,650 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Sovata is 3,044 km (1,891 miles), about 75 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Sovata lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 26.9187°, 12.2327°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 38 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 Sovata?

By road it is 3,044 km (1,891 miles) from Lagos to Sovata; in a straight line it is 4,908 km (3,050 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Sovata?

About 75 h 30 min on the fastest route (3,044 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sovata from Lagos?

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

How long is the flight from Lagos to Sovata?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 38 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.