Distance from Quito to Lagos
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How far is Quito from Lagos?
Quito (Ecuador) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 9,128 km in a straight line, that is 5,672 miles or 4,929 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Quito to Lagos is 8,659 km (5,381 miles), about 122 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Quito, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Ecuador into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 4.1180°, -37.7230°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Quito – Cali 465 km
- Quito – Bogotá 730 km
- Quito – Medellín 792 km
- Quito – Barranquilla 1,312 km
- Quito – Lima 1,324 km
- Quito – Maracaibo 1,433 km
- Quito – Valencia 1,640 km
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Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Quito from Lagos?
By road it is 8,659 km (5,381 miles) from Quito to Lagos; in a straight line it is 9,128 km (5,672 miles).
How long is the drive from Quito to Lagos?
About 122 h 6 min on the fastest route (8,659 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lagos from Quito?
Lagos is to the east of Quito, at an initial bearing of 83°.
How long is the flight from Quito to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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.