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Distance from Oslo to Lagos

Straight line

5,963 km
3,705 mi · 3,220 NM

By road

3,921 km
2,436 mi

Travel time

84 h 21 min
flight ≈ 7 h 57 min

Direction

S 189°
initial bearing

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How far is Oslo from Lagos?

Oslo (Norway) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,963 km in a straight line, that is 3,705 miles or 3,220 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oslo to Lagos is 3,921 km (2,436 miles), about 84 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Oslo, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 189°). The route crosses from Norway into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 33.2316°, 5.8584°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 57 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 Oslo from Lagos?

By road it is 3,921 km (2,436 miles) from Oslo to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,963 km (3,705 miles).

How long is the drive from Oslo to Lagos?

About 84 h 21 min on the fastest route (3,921 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Oslo?

Lagos is to the south of Oslo, at an initial bearing of 189°.

How long is the flight from Oslo to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 57 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.