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Distance from Poltava to Lagos

Straight line

5,599 km
3,479 mi · 3,023 NM

By road

3,915 km
2,433 mi

Travel time

87 h 30 min
flight ≈ 7 h 30 min

Direction

SW 222°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Lagos?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,599 km in a straight line, that is 3,479 miles or 3,023 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Lagos is 3,915 km (2,433 miles), about 87 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Poltava, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.8803°, 15.6117°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 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 Poltava from Lagos?

By road it is 3,915 km (2,433 miles) from Poltava to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,599 km (3,479 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Lagos?

About 87 h 30 min on the fastest route (3,915 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Poltava?

Lagos is to the south-west of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 222°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 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.