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Distance from Petroșani to Lagos

Straight line

4,729 km
2,939 mi · 2,554 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 25 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Petroșani from Lagos?

Petroșani (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,729 km in a straight line, that is 2,939 miles or 2,554 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Petroșani, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 26.2706°, 11.6456°.

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 Petroșani from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Petroșani and Lagos is 4,729 km (2,939 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lagos from Petroșani?

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

How long is the flight from Petroșani 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.