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Distance from Lagos to Sumy

Straight line

5,722 km
3,555 mi · 3,089 NM

By road

3,903 km
2,425 mi

Travel time

88 h 21 min
flight ≈ 7 h 39 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Sumy?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Sumy (Ukraine) are very far apart: 5,722 km in a straight line, that is 3,555 miles or 3,089 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Sumy is 3,903 km (2,425 miles), about 88 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Sumy lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 29.5663°, 15.4990°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 39 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 Sumy?

By road it is 3,903 km (2,425 miles) from Lagos to Sumy; in a straight line it is 5,722 km (3,555 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Sumy?

About 88 h 21 min on the fastest route (3,903 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sumy from Lagos?

Sumy is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Sumy?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 39 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.