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Distance from The Hague to Lagos

Straight line

5,059 km
3,143 mi · 2,732 NM

By road

2,830 km
1,758 mi

Travel time

73 h 3 min
flight ≈ 6 h 49 min

Direction

S 181°
initial bearing

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How far is The Hague from Lagos?

The Hague (Netherlands) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,059 km in a straight line, that is 3,143 miles or 2,732 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, The Hague to Lagos is 2,830 km (1,758 miles), about 73 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From The Hague, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 181°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.2661°, 3.7401°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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 The Hague from Lagos?

By road it is 2,830 km (1,758 miles) from The Hague to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,059 km (3,143 miles).

How long is the drive from The Hague to Lagos?

About 73 h 3 min on the fastest route (2,830 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from The Hague?

Lagos is to the south of The Hague, at an initial bearing of 181°.

How long is the flight from The Hague to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 49 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.