Distance from Medellín to Lagos
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How far is Medellín from Lagos?
Medellín (Colombia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 8,726 km in a straight line, that is 5,422 miles or 4,711 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
There is no continuous road route between Medellín and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Medellín, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Colombia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 8.2080°, -36.0937°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
Other distances from Medellín
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- Medellín – Cali 331 km
- Medellín – Barranquilla 531 km
- Medellín – Maracaibo 656 km
- Medellín – Quito 792 km
- Medellín – Valencia 938 km
- Medellín – Maracay 983 km
- Medellín – Guayaquil 1,055 km
- Medellín – Caracas 1,065 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 Medellín from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Medellín and Lagos is 8,726 km (5,422 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Lagos from Medellín?
Lagos is to the east of Medellín, at an initial bearing of 85°.
How long is the flight from Medellín to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 11 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.