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Distance from Lille to Lagos

Straight line

4,898 km
3,043 mi · 2,645 NM

By road

2,753 km
1,711 mi

Travel time

72 h 15 min
flight ≈ 6 h 37 min

Direction

S 180°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Lagos?

Lille (France) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,898 km in a straight line, that is 3,043 miles or 2,645 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Lagos is 2,753 km (1,711 miles), about 72 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lille, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 180°). The route crosses from France into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.5436°, 3.2637°.

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 Lille from Lagos?

By road it is 2,753 km (1,711 miles) from Lille to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,898 km (3,043 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Lagos?

About 72 h 15 min on the fastest route (2,753 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Lille?

Lagos is to the south of Lille, at an initial bearing of 180°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Lagos?

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.