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Distance from Mosul to Lagos

Straight line

5,220 km
3,244 mi · 2,819 NM

By road

7,256 km
4,508 mi

Travel time

101 h 25 min
flight ≈ 7 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Lagos?

Mosul (Iraq) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,220 km in a straight line, that is 3,244 miles or 2,819 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mosul to Lagos is 7,256 km (4,508 miles), about 101 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Mosul, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from Iraq into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.6005°, 21.0940°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 2 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 Mosul from Lagos?

By road it is 7,256 km (4,508 miles) from Mosul to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,220 km (3,244 miles).

How long is the drive from Mosul to Lagos?

About 101 h 25 min on the fastest route (7,256 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Mosul?

Lagos is to the south-west of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Mosul to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 2 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.