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Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Lagos

Straight line

4,884 km
3,035 mi · 2,637 NM

By road

2,752 km
1,710 mi

Travel time

72 h 32 min
flight ≈ 6 h 36 min

Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Lagos?

Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,884 km in a straight line, that is 3,035 miles or 2,637 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Șimleu Silvaniei to Lagos is 2,752 km (1,710 miles), about 72 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Șimleu Silvaniei, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.1657°, 11.2551°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 36 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 Șimleu Silvaniei from Lagos?

By road it is 2,752 km (1,710 miles) from Șimleu Silvaniei to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,884 km (3,035 miles).

How long is the drive from Șimleu Silvaniei to Lagos?

About 72 h 32 min on the fastest route (2,752 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Lagos is to the south-west of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 36 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.