Distance from Sofia to Lagos
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How far is Sofia from Lagos?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,468 km in a straight line, that is 2,777 miles or 2,413 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sofia to Lagos is 2,836 km (1,762 miles), about 72 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Sofia, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 24.8993°, 11.8531°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofia from Lagos?
By road it is 2,836 km (1,762 miles) from Sofia to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,468 km (2,777 miles).
How long is the drive from Sofia to Lagos?
About 72 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,836 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lagos from Sofia?
Lagos is to the south-west of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 212°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 5 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.