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Distance from Utrecht to Lagos

Straight line

5,062 km
3,146 mi · 2,733 NM

By road

2,770 km
1,721 mi

Travel time

72 h 23 min
flight ≈ 6 h 50 min

Direction

S 182°
initial bearing

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How far is Utrecht from Lagos?

Utrecht (Netherlands) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,062 km in a straight line, that is 3,146 miles or 2,733 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Utrecht to Lagos is 2,770 km (1,721 miles), about 72 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Utrecht, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 182°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.2751°, 4.0547°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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 Utrecht from Lagos?

By road it is 2,770 km (1,721 miles) from Utrecht to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,062 km (3,146 miles).

How long is the drive from Utrecht to Lagos?

About 72 h 23 min on the fastest route (2,770 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Utrecht?

Lagos is to the south of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 182°.

How long is the flight from Utrecht to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 50 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.