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Distance from Samara to Lagos

Straight line

6,682 km
4,152 mi · 3,608 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 51 min

Direction

WSW 237°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Lagos?

Samara (Russia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 6,682 km in a straight line, that is 4,152 miles or 3,608 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Samara, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 237°). The route crosses from Russia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 31.8426°, 20.6587°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 51 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 Samara from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Samara and Lagos is 6,682 km (4,152 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lagos from Samara?

Lagos is to the south-west of Samara, at an initial bearing of 237°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 51 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.