Distance from Rotterdam to Lagos
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How far is Rotterdam from Lagos?
Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,042 km in a straight line, that is 3,133 miles or 2,722 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rotterdam to Lagos is 2,801 km (1,741 miles), about 72 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Rotterdam, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 182°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.1893°, 3.8100°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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 Rotterdam
- Rotterdam – The Hague 21 km
- Rotterdam – Utrecht 48 km
- Rotterdam – Amsterdam 57 km
- Rotterdam – Antwerpen 78 km
- Rotterdam – Eindhoven 87 km
- Rotterdam – Gent 110 km
- Rotterdam – Brussels 120 km
- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 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 Rotterdam from Lagos?
By road it is 2,801 km (1,741 miles) from Rotterdam to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,042 km (3,133 miles).
How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Lagos?
About 72 h 56 min on the fastest route (2,801 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lagos from Rotterdam?
Lagos is to the south of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 182°.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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.