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Distance from Sumy to Lagos

Straight line

5,722 km
3,555 mi · 3,089 NM

By road

3,909 km
2,429 mi

Travel time

88 h 24 min
flight ≈ 7 h 39 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Lagos?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,722 km in a straight line, that is 3,555 miles or 3,089 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Lagos is 3,909 km (2,429 miles), about 88 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sumy, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.5663°, 15.4990°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 39 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 Sumy from Lagos?

By road it is 3,909 km (2,429 miles) from Sumy to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,722 km (3,555 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Lagos?

About 88 h 24 min on the fastest route (3,909 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Sumy?

Lagos is to the south-west of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 39 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.