Distance from Lyon to Lagos

Straight line

4,357 km

2,707 mi · 2,352 NM

By road

2,144 km

1,332 mi

Travel time

66 h

flight ≈ 5 h 57 min

Direction

S 182°

initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Lagos?

Lyon (France) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,357 km in a straight line, that is 2,707 miles or 2,352 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Lagos is 2,144 km (1,332 miles), about 66 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lyon, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 182°). The route crosses from France into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 26.1030°, 3.9937°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Lyon from Lagos?

By road it is 2,144 km (1,332 miles) from Lyon to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,357 km (2,707 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Lagos?

About 66 h on the fastest route (2,144 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Lyon?

Lagos is to the south of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 182°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 57 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.