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Distance from Nice to Lagos

Straight line

4,144 km
2,575 mi · 2,238 NM

By road

1,852 km
1,151 mi

Travel time

63 h 11 min
flight ≈ 5 h 41 min

Direction

S 186°
initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Lagos?

Nice (France) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,144 km in a straight line, that is 2,575 miles or 2,238 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Lagos is 1,852 km (1,151 miles), about 63 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nice, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 186°). The route crosses from France into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.0908°, 5.0250°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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 Nice from Lagos?

By road it is 1,852 km (1,151 miles) from Nice to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,144 km (2,575 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to Lagos?

About 63 h 11 min on the fastest route (1,852 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Nice?

Lagos is to the south of Nice, at an initial bearing of 186°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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.