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Distance from Sovata to Lagos

Straight line

4,908 km
3,050 mi · 2,650 NM

By road

3,049 km
1,894 mi

Travel time

75 h 28 min
flight ≈ 6 h 38 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Sovata from Lagos?

Sovata (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,908 km in a straight line, that is 3,050 miles or 2,650 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sovata to Lagos is 3,049 km (1,894 miles), about 75 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sovata, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 26.9187°, 12.2327°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 38 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 Sovata from Lagos?

By road it is 3,049 km (1,894 miles) from Sovata to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,908 km (3,050 miles).

How long is the drive from Sovata to Lagos?

About 75 h 28 min on the fastest route (3,049 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Sovata?

Lagos is to the south-west of Sovata, at an initial bearing of 212°.

How long is the flight from Sovata to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 38 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.