Distance from Leicester to Lagos
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How far is Leicester from Lagos?
Leicester (United Kingdom) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,137 km in a straight line, that is 3,192 miles or 2,774 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Leicester, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.5644°, 1.6787°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Leicester
- Leicester – Nottingham 35 km
- Leicester – Coventry 36 km
- Leicester – Derby 39 km
- Leicester – Northampton 46 km
- Leicester – Birmingham 55 km
- Leicester – Wolverhampton 67 km
- Leicester – Milton Keynes 71 km
- Leicester – Stoke-on-Trent 82 km
- Leicester – Sheffield 86 km
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leicester from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Leicester and Lagos is 5,137 km (3,192 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Leicester?
Lagos is to the south of Leicester, at an initial bearing of 174°.
How long is the flight from Leicester to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 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.