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Distance from Lübeck to Lagos

Straight line

5,299 km
3,293 mi · 2,861 NM

By road

2,913 km
1,810 mi

Travel time

73 h 12 min
flight ≈ 7 h 7 min

Direction

S 190°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Lagos?

Lübeck (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,299 km in a straight line, that is 3,293 miles or 2,861 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Lagos is 2,913 km (1,810 miles), about 73 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lübeck, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 190°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 30.2087°, 6.1093°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 7 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 Lübeck from Lagos?

By road it is 2,913 km (1,810 miles) from Lübeck to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,299 km (3,293 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Lagos?

About 73 h 12 min on the fastest route (2,913 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Lübeck?

Lagos is to the south of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 190°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 7 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.