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Distance from Luton to Lagos

Straight line

5,048 km
3,137 mi · 2,726 NM

By road

3,244 km
2,015 mi

Travel time

82 h 21 min
flight ≈ 6 h 49 min

Direction

S 175°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Lagos?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,048 km in a straight line, that is 3,137 miles or 2,726 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Lagos is 3,244 km (2,015 miles), about 82 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Luton, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 175°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.1796°, 1.9340°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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 Luton from Lagos?

By road it is 3,244 km (2,015 miles) from Luton to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,048 km (3,137 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Lagos?

About 82 h 21 min on the fastest route (3,244 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Luton?

Lagos is to the south of Luton, at an initial bearing of 175°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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.