Distance from Manchester to Lagos
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How far is Manchester from Lagos?
Manchester (United Kingdom) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,239 km in a straight line, that is 3,256 miles or 2,829 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Manchester, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.9956°, 1.2856°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Manchester
- Manchester – Preston 44 km
- Manchester – Bradford 47 km
- Manchester – Liverpool 50 km
- Manchester – Sheffield 52 km
- Manchester – Birkenhead 52 km
- Manchester – Stoke-on-Trent 53 km
- Manchester – Leeds 57 km
- Manchester – Blackpool 65 km
- Manchester – Derby 80 km
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Manchester from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Manchester and Lagos is 5,239 km (3,256 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Manchester?
Lagos is to the south of Manchester, at an initial bearing of 172°.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 3 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.