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Distance from Porto to Lagos

Straight line

4,024 km
2,501 mi · 2,173 NM

By road

3,484 km
2,165 mi

Travel time

80 h 20 min
flight ≈ 5 h 32 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Porto from Lagos?

Porto (Portugal) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,024 km in a straight line, that is 2,501 miles or 2,173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Porto to Lagos is 3,484 km (2,165 miles), about 80 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Porto, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from Portugal into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 23.9162°, -1.7781°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 32 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 Porto from Lagos?

By road it is 3,484 km (2,165 miles) from Porto to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,024 km (2,501 miles).

How long is the drive from Porto to Lagos?

About 80 h 20 min on the fastest route (3,484 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Porto?

Lagos is to the south of Porto, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Porto to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 32 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.