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Distance from Lagos to Zalău

Straight line

4,890 km
3,038 mi · 2,640 NM

By road

2,753 km
1,710 mi

Travel time

72 h 50 min
flight ≈ 6 h 37 min

Direction

NNE 19°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Zalău?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Zalău (Romania) are very far apart: 4,890 km in a straight line, that is 3,038 miles or 2,640 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Zalău is 2,753 km (1,710 miles), about 72 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lagos, Zalău lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Romania. The halfway point is at 27.1573°, 11.3590°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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 Zalău?

By road it is 2,753 km (1,710 miles) from Lagos to Zalău; in a straight line it is 4,890 km (3,038 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Zalău?

About 72 h 50 min on the fastest route (2,753 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Lagos?

Zalău is to the north of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 19°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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.