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Distance from Palermo to Lagos

Straight line

3,649 km
2,268 mi · 1,970 NM

By road

361 km
224 mi

Travel time

46 h 59 min
flight ≈ 5 h 4 min

Direction

SSW 198°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Lagos?

Palermo (Italy) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,649 km in a straight line, that is 2,268 miles or 1,970 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Lagos is 361 km (224 miles), about 46 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Palermo, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 198°). The route crosses from Italy into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.3679°, 7.7856°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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 Palermo from Lagos?

By road it is 361 km (224 miles) from Palermo to Lagos; in a straight line it is 3,649 km (2,268 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Lagos?

About 46 h 59 min on the fastest route (361 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Palermo?

Lagos is to the south of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 198°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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.