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Distance from Rennes to Lagos

Straight line

4,642 km
2,885 mi · 2,507 NM

By road

2,863 km
1,779 mi

Travel time

73 h 38 min
flight ≈ 6 h 18 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Rennes from Lagos?

Rennes (France) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,642 km in a straight line, that is 2,885 miles or 2,507 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rennes to Lagos is 2,863 km (1,779 miles), about 73 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rennes, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from France into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.3050°, 1.3578°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 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 Rennes from Lagos?

By road it is 2,863 km (1,779 miles) from Rennes to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,642 km (2,885 miles).

How long is the drive from Rennes to Lagos?

About 73 h 38 min on the fastest route (2,863 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Rennes?

Lagos is to the south of Rennes, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Rennes to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 18 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.