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Distance from Lisbon to Lagos

Straight line

3,789 km
2,355 mi · 2,046 NM

By road

3,669 km
2,280 mi

Travel time

82 h 9 min
flight ≈ 5 h 14 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Lagos?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,789 km in a straight line, that is 2,355 miles or 2,046 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lisbon to Lagos is 3,669 km (2,280 miles), about 82 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lisbon, Lagos lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from Portugal into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.7055°, -2.1128°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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 Lisbon from Lagos?

By road it is 3,669 km (2,280 miles) from Lisbon to Lagos; in a straight line it is 3,789 km (2,355 miles).

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Lagos?

About 82 h 9 min on the fastest route (3,669 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Lisbon?

Lagos is to the south-east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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.