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Distance from Madrid to Lagos

Straight line

3,828 km
2,379 mi · 2,067 NM

By road

3,100 km
1,926 mi

Travel time

76 h 26 min
flight ≈ 5 h 17 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Lagos?

Madrid (Spain) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,828 km in a straight line, that is 2,379 miles or 2,067 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Lagos is 3,100 km (1,926 miles), about 76 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Madrid, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Spain into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 23.4747°, 0.3164°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 17 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 Madrid from Lagos?

By road it is 3,100 km (1,926 miles) from Madrid to Lagos; in a straight line it is 3,828 km (2,379 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Lagos?

About 76 h 26 min on the fastest route (3,100 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Madrid?

Lagos is to the south of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 17 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.