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Distance from Montevideo to Lagos

Straight line

7,736 km
4,807 mi · 4,177 NM

By road

4,962 km
3,083 mi

Travel time

66 h 39 min
flight ≈ 10 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Montevideo from Lagos?

Montevideo (Uruguay) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 7,736 km in a straight line, that is 4,807 miles or 4,177 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montevideo to Lagos is 4,962 km (3,083 miles), about 66 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Montevideo, Lagos lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Uruguay into Nigeria. The halfway point is at -16.2600°, -23.2614°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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 Montevideo from Lagos?

By road it is 4,962 km (3,083 miles) from Montevideo to Lagos; in a straight line it is 7,736 km (4,807 miles).

How long is the drive from Montevideo to Lagos?

About 66 h 39 min on the fastest route (4,962 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Montevideo?

Lagos is to the north-east of Montevideo, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Montevideo to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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.