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Distance from Malmö to Lagos

Straight line

5,517 km
3,428 mi · 2,979 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 24 min

Direction

SSW 193°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Lagos?

Malmö (Sweden) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,517 km in a straight line, that is 3,428 miles or 2,979 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Malmö, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 193°). The route crosses from Sweden into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 31.1123°, 6.8734°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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 Malmö from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Malmö and Lagos is 5,517 km (3,428 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lagos from Malmö?

Lagos is to the south of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 193°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 24 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.