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Distance from Roman to Lagos

Straight line

5,017 km
3,117 mi · 2,709 NM

By road

3,235 km
2,010 mi

Travel time

79 h 11 min
flight ≈ 6 h 46 min

Direction

SW 214°
initial bearing

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How far is Roman from Lagos?

Roman (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,017 km in a straight line, that is 3,117 miles or 2,709 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Roman to Lagos is 3,235 km (2,010 miles), about 79 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Roman, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 214°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.1616°, 12.9505°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 46 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 Roman from Lagos?

By road it is 3,235 km (2,010 miles) from Roman to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,017 km (3,117 miles).

How long is the drive from Roman to Lagos?

About 79 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,235 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Roman?

Lagos is to the south-west of Roman, at an initial bearing of 214°.

How long is the flight from Roman to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 46 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.