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Distance from Lagos to Utrecht

Straight line

5,062 km
3,146 mi · 2,733 NM

By road

2,771 km
1,722 mi

Travel time

72 h 25 min
flight ≈ 6 h 50 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Utrecht?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Utrecht (Netherlands) are very far apart: 5,062 km in a straight line, that is 3,146 miles or 2,733 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Utrecht is 2,771 km (1,722 miles), about 72 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Utrecht lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 29.2751°, 4.0547°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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 Utrecht?

By road it is 2,771 km (1,722 miles) from Lagos to Utrecht; in a straight line it is 5,062 km (3,146 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Utrecht?

About 72 h 25 min on the fastest route (2,771 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Utrecht from Lagos?

Utrecht is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Utrecht?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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.