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Distance from Linz to Lagos

Straight line

4,752 km
2,953 mi · 2,566 NM

By road

2,245 km
1,395 mi

Travel time

66 h 42 min
flight ≈ 6 h 26 min

Direction

SSW 196°
initial bearing

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How far is Linz from Lagos?

Linz (Austria) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,752 km in a straight line, that is 2,953 miles or 2,566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Linz to Lagos is 2,245 km (1,395 miles), about 66 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Linz, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 196°). The route crosses from Austria into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.4820°, 7.7588°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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 Linz from Lagos?

By road it is 2,245 km (1,395 miles) from Linz to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,752 km (2,953 miles).

How long is the drive from Linz to Lagos?

About 66 h 42 min on the fastest route (2,245 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Linz?

Lagos is to the south of Linz, at an initial bearing of 196°.

How long is the flight from Linz to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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.