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Distance from Skopje to Lagos

Straight line

4,322 km
2,686 mi · 2,334 NM

By road

2,871 km
1,784 mi

Travel time

73 h 1 min
flight ≈ 5 h 54 min

Direction

SSW 209°
initial bearing

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How far is Skopje from Lagos?

Skopje (North Macedonia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,322 km in a straight line, that is 2,686 miles or 2,334 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Skopje to Lagos is 2,871 km (1,784 miles), about 73 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Skopje, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). The route crosses from North Macedonia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 24.4874°, 11.1019°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 54 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 Skopje from Lagos?

By road it is 2,871 km (1,784 miles) from Skopje to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,322 km (2,686 miles).

How long is the drive from Skopje to Lagos?

About 73 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,871 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Skopje?

Lagos is to the south-west of Skopje, at an initial bearing of 209°.

How long is the flight from Skopje to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 54 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.