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Distance from Santo Domingo to Lagos

Straight line

8,031 km
4,990 mi · 4,336 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 32 min

Direction

E 89°
initial bearing

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How far is Santo Domingo from Lagos?

Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 8,031 km in a straight line, that is 4,990 miles or 4,336 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Santo Domingo and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Santo Domingo, Lagos lies to the east (initial bearing 89°). The route crosses from Dominican Republic into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 15.3984°, -32.2574°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Santo Domingo from Lagos?

The straight-line distance between Santo Domingo and Lagos is 8,031 km (4,990 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lagos from Santo Domingo?

Lagos is to the east of Santo Domingo, at an initial bearing of 89°.

How long is the flight from Santo Domingo to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.