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Distance from Marseille to Lagos

Straight line

4,087 km
2,539 mi · 2,207 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 37 min

Direction

S 183°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Lagos?

Marseille (France) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,087 km in a straight line, that is 2,539 miles or 2,207 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Marseille, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 183°). The route crosses from France into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 24.8787°, 4.2345°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 37 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 Marseille from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Marseille and Lagos is 4,087 km (2,539 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lagos from Marseille?

Lagos is to the south of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 183°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 37 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.