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Distance from Nottingham to Lagos

Straight line

5,172 km
3,214 mi · 2,793 NM

By road

3,381 km
2,101 mi

Travel time

84 h
flight ≈ 6 h 58 min

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

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How far is Nottingham from Lagos?

Nottingham (United Kingdom) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,172 km in a straight line, that is 3,214 miles or 2,793 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nottingham to Lagos is 3,381 km (2,101 miles), about 84 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nottingham, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.7221°, 1.6794°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 58 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 Nottingham from Lagos?

By road it is 3,381 km (2,101 miles) from Nottingham to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,172 km (3,214 miles).

How long is the drive from Nottingham to Lagos?

About 84 h on the fastest route (3,381 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Nottingham?

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

How long is the flight from Nottingham to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 58 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.