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Distance from Salonta to Lagos

Straight line

4,801 km
2,983 mi · 2,592 NM

By road

2,617 km
1,626 mi

Travel time

70 h 54 min
flight ≈ 6 h 30 min

Direction

SSW 207°
initial bearing

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How far is Salonta from Lagos?

Salonta (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,801 km in a straight line, that is 2,983 miles or 2,592 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Salonta to Lagos is 2,617 km (1,626 miles), about 70 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Salonta, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 207°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 26.9106°, 10.8272°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 30 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 Salonta from Lagos?

By road it is 2,617 km (1,626 miles) from Salonta to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,801 km (2,983 miles).

How long is the drive from Salonta to Lagos?

About 70 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,617 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Salonta?

Lagos is to the south-west of Salonta, at an initial bearing of 207°.

How long is the flight from Salonta to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 30 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.