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Distance from Oberhausen to Lagos

Straight line

5,002 km
3,108 mi · 2,701 NM

By road

2,621 km
1,628 mi

Travel time

70 h 41 min
flight ≈ 6 h 45 min

Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Oberhausen from Lagos?

Oberhausen (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,002 km in a straight line, that is 3,108 miles or 2,701 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oberhausen to Lagos is 2,621 km (1,628 miles), about 70 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Oberhausen, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.9766°, 4.7307°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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 Oberhausen from Lagos?

By road it is 2,621 km (1,628 miles) from Oberhausen to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,002 km (3,108 miles).

How long is the drive from Oberhausen to Lagos?

About 70 h 41 min on the fastest route (2,621 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Oberhausen?

Lagos is to the south of Oberhausen, at an initial bearing of 185°.

How long is the flight from Oberhausen to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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.