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Distance from Tulcea to Lagos

Straight line

4,945 km
3,073 mi · 2,670 NM

By road

3,377 km
2,098 mi

Travel time

80 h 48 min
flight ≈ 6 h 41 min

Direction

SW 217°
initial bearing

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How far is Tulcea from Lagos?

Tulcea (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,945 km in a straight line, that is 3,073 miles or 2,670 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tulcea to Lagos is 3,377 km (2,098 miles), about 80 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tulcea, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 217°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 26.3607°, 13.9049°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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 Tulcea from Lagos?

By road it is 3,377 km (2,098 miles) from Tulcea to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,945 km (3,073 miles).

How long is the drive from Tulcea to Lagos?

About 80 h 48 min on the fastest route (3,377 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Tulcea?

Lagos is to the south-west of Tulcea, at an initial bearing of 217°.

How long is the flight from Tulcea to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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.