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Distance from Naples to Lagos

Straight line

3,961 km
2,461 mi · 2,139 NM

By road

976 km
606 mi

Travel time

54 h 4 min
flight ≈ 5 h 27 min

Direction

SSW 199°
initial bearing

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How far is Naples from Lagos?

Naples (Italy) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,961 km in a straight line, that is 2,461 miles or 2,139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Naples to Lagos is 976 km (606 miles), about 54 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Naples, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 199°). The route crosses from Italy into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 23.7464°, 8.0921°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 27 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 Naples from Lagos?

By road it is 976 km (606 miles) from Naples to Lagos; in a straight line it is 3,961 km (2,461 miles).

How long is the drive from Naples to Lagos?

About 54 h 4 min on the fastest route (976 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Naples?

Lagos is to the south of Naples, at an initial bearing of 199°.

How long is the flight from Naples to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 27 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.