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Distance from Motru to Lagos

Straight line

4,655 km
2,892 mi · 2,513 NM

By road

2,733 km
1,699 mi

Travel time

73 h 16 min
flight ≈ 6 h 19 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Motru from Lagos?

Motru (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,655 km in a straight line, that is 2,892 miles or 2,513 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Motru to Lagos is 2,733 km (1,699 miles), about 73 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Motru, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.9486°, 11.5347°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 19 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 Motru from Lagos?

By road it is 2,733 km (1,699 miles) from Motru to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,655 km (2,892 miles).

How long is the drive from Motru to Lagos?

About 73 h 16 min on the fastest route (2,733 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Motru?

Lagos is to the south-west of Motru, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Motru to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 19 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.