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Distance from Milan to Lagos

Straight line

4,359 km
2,709 mi · 2,354 NM

By road

1,731 km
1,075 mi

Travel time

61 h 25 min
flight ≈ 5 h 57 min

Direction

S 189°
initial bearing

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How far is Milan from Lagos?

Milan (Italy) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,359 km in a straight line, that is 2,709 miles or 2,354 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Milan to Lagos is 1,731 km (1,075 miles), about 61 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Milan, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 189°). The route crosses from Italy into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.9872°, 5.7920°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 57 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 Milan from Lagos?

By road it is 1,731 km (1,075 miles) from Milan to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,359 km (2,709 miles).

How long is the drive from Milan to Lagos?

About 61 h 25 min on the fastest route (1,731 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Milan?

Lagos is to the south of Milan, at an initial bearing of 189°.

How long is the flight from Milan to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 57 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.