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Distance from Petrila to Lagos

Straight line

4,734 km
2,942 mi · 2,556 NM

By road

2,902 km
1,803 mi

Travel time

74 h 1 min
flight ≈ 6 h 25 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Petrila from Lagos?

Petrila (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,734 km in a straight line, that is 2,942 miles or 2,556 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Petrila to Lagos is 2,902 km (1,803 miles), about 74 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Petrila, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 26.2891°, 11.6632°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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 Petrila from Lagos?

By road it is 2,902 km (1,803 miles) from Petrila to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,734 km (2,942 miles).

How long is the drive from Petrila to Lagos?

About 74 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,902 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Petrila?

Lagos is to the south-west of Petrila, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Petrila to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 25 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.