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Distance from Van to Lagos

Straight line

5,361 km
3,331 mi · 2,895 NM

By road

4,915 km
3,054 mi

Travel time

96 h 15 min
flight ≈ 7 h 12 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Van from Lagos?

Van (Türkiye) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,361 km in a straight line, that is 3,331 miles or 2,895 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Van to Lagos is 4,915 km (3,054 miles), about 96 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Van, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 23.7405°, 20.9142°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 12 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 Van from Lagos?

By road it is 4,915 km (3,054 miles) from Van to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,361 km (3,331 miles).

How long is the drive from Van to Lagos?

About 96 h 15 min on the fastest route (4,915 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Van?

Lagos is to the south-west of Van, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Van to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 12 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.