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Distance from Northampton to Lagos

Straight line

5,093 km
3,164 mi · 2,750 NM

By road

3,299 km
2,050 mi

Travel time

82 h 58 min
flight ≈ 6 h 52 min

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

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How far is Northampton from Lagos?

Northampton (United Kingdom) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,093 km in a straight line, that is 3,164 miles or 2,750 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Northampton to Lagos is 3,299 km (2,050 miles), about 82 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Northampton, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.3681°, 1.7640°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 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 Northampton from Lagos?

By road it is 3,299 km (2,050 miles) from Northampton to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,093 km (3,164 miles).

How long is the drive from Northampton to Lagos?

About 82 h 58 min on the fastest route (3,299 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Northampton?

Lagos is to the south of Northampton, at an initial bearing of 174°.

How long is the flight from Northampton to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 52 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.