Distance from Rome to Lagos
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Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Lagos → Rome
How far is Rome from Lagos?
Rome (Italy) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,028 km in a straight line, that is 2,503 miles or 2,175 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rome to Lagos is 1,176 km (731 miles), about 56 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Rome, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 195°). The route crosses from Italy into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 24.2395°, 7.2979°.
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.
Other distances from Rome
- Rome – Naples 187 km
- Rome – Florence 234 km
- Rome – Bologna 305 km
- Rome – Bari 373 km
- Rome – Padova 394 km
- Rome – Genoa 402 km
- Rome – Verona 412 km
- Rome – Palermo 424 km
- Rome – Nice 473 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 Rome from Lagos?
By road it is 1,176 km (731 miles) from Rome to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,028 km (2,503 miles).
How long is the drive from Rome to Lagos?
About 56 h 2 min on the fastest route (1,176 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lagos from Rome?
Lagos is to the south of Rome, at an initial bearing of 195°.
How long is the flight from Rome 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.