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Distance from Orșova to Lagos

Straight line

4,624 km
2,874 mi · 2,497 NM

By road

2,697 km
1,676 mi

Travel time

72 h 29 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

SSW 209°
initial bearing

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How far is Orșova from Lagos?

Orșova (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,624 km in a straight line, that is 2,874 miles or 2,497 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Orșova to Lagos is 2,697 km (1,676 miles), about 72 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Orșova, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.8894°, 11.3027°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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 Orșova from Lagos?

By road it is 2,697 km (1,676 miles) from Orșova to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,624 km (2,874 miles).

How long is the drive from Orșova to Lagos?

About 72 h 29 min on the fastest route (2,697 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Orșova?

Lagos is to the south-west of Orșova, at an initial bearing of 209°.

How long is the flight from Orșova to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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.