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Distance from Nürnberg to Lagos

Straight line

4,821 km
2,995 mi · 2,603 NM

By road

2,244 km
1,394 mi

Travel time

66 h 47 min
flight ≈ 6 h 32 min

Direction

S 191°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Lagos?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,821 km in a straight line, that is 2,995 miles or 2,603 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Lagos is 2,244 km (1,394 miles), about 66 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nürnberg, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.0052°, 6.4319°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 32 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 Nürnberg from Lagos?

By road it is 2,244 km (1,394 miles) from Nürnberg to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,821 km (2,995 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Lagos?

About 66 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,244 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Nürnberg?

Lagos is to the south of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 191°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 32 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.