EN RO

Distance from Munich to Lagos

Straight line

4,685 km
2,911 mi · 2,530 NM

By road

2,054 km
1,276 mi

Travel time

65 h 12 min
flight ≈ 6 h 21 min

Direction

SSW 192°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Lagos → Munich

How far is Munich from Lagos?

Munich (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,685 km in a straight line, that is 2,911 miles or 2,530 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Munich to Lagos is 2,054 km (1,276 miles), about 65 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Munich, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 192°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.3530°, 6.6802°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 21 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 Munich from Lagos?

By road it is 2,054 km (1,276 miles) from Munich to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,685 km (2,911 miles).

How long is the drive from Munich to Lagos?

About 65 h 12 min on the fastest route (2,054 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Munich?

Lagos is to the south of Munich, at an initial bearing of 192°.

How long is the flight from Munich to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 21 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.