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Distance from Volgograd to Lagos

Straight line

6,071 km
3,772 mi · 3,278 NM

By road

4,842 km
3,009 mi

Travel time

101 h 16 min
flight ≈ 8 h 5 min

Direction

SW 233°
initial bearing

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How far is Volgograd from Lagos?

Volgograd (Russia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 6,071 km in a straight line, that is 3,772 miles or 3,278 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Volgograd to Lagos is 4,842 km (3,009 miles), about 101 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Volgograd, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). The route crosses from Russia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.0924°, 19.6179°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 5 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 Volgograd from Lagos?

By road it is 4,842 km (3,009 miles) from Volgograd to Lagos; in a straight line it is 6,071 km (3,772 miles).

How long is the drive from Volgograd to Lagos?

About 101 h 16 min on the fastest route (4,842 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Volgograd?

Lagos is to the south-west of Volgograd, at an initial bearing of 233°.

How long is the flight from Volgograd to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 5 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.