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Distance from Lagos to Warsaw

Straight line

5,326 km
3,309 mi · 2,876 NM

By road

2,910 km
1,808 mi

Travel time

74 h 1 min
flight ≈ 7 h 9 min

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Warsaw?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Warsaw (Poland) are very far apart: 5,326 km in a straight line, that is 3,309 miles or 2,876 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Warsaw is 2,910 km (1,808 miles), about 74 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Warsaw lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Poland. The halfway point is at 29.6166°, 10.0971°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 9 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 Warsaw?

By road it is 2,910 km (1,808 miles) from Lagos to Warsaw; in a straight line it is 5,326 km (3,309 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Warsaw?

About 74 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,910 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Warsaw from Lagos?

Warsaw is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Warsaw?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 9 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.