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Distance from Sosnowiec to Lagos

Straight line

5,075 km
3,153 mi · 2,740 NM

By road

2,641 km
1,641 mi

Travel time

71 h 12 min
flight ≈ 6 h 51 min

Direction

SSW 202°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Lagos?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,075 km in a straight line, that is 3,153 miles or 2,740 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sosnowiec to Lagos is 2,641 km (1,641 miles), about 71 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sosnowiec, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 202°). The route crosses from Poland into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.5860°, 9.5324°.

A direct flight would take about 6 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 Sosnowiec from Lagos?

By road it is 2,641 km (1,641 miles) from Sosnowiec to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,075 km (3,153 miles).

How long is the drive from Sosnowiec to Lagos?

About 71 h 12 min on the fastest route (2,641 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Sosnowiec?

Lagos is to the south of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 202°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 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.