Distance from London to Lagos
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How far is London from Lagos?
London (United Kingdom) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,006 km in a straight line, that is 3,110 miles or 2,703 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From London, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 175°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.9922°, 2.0390°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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 London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 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 London from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between London and Lagos is 5,006 km (3,110 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from London?
Lagos is to the south of London, at an initial bearing of 175°.
How long is the flight from London to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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.