Distance from Reading to Lagos
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How far is Reading from Lagos?
Reading (United Kingdom) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,005 km in a straight line, that is 3,110 miles or 2,703 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Reading, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.9719°, 1.7123°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
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 Reading from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Reading and Lagos is 5,005 km (3,110 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Reading?
Lagos is to the south of Reading, at an initial bearing of 174°.
How long is the flight from Reading to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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.