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Distance from Warsaw to Lagos

Straight line

5,326 km
3,309 mi · 2,876 NM

By road

2,940 km
1,827 mi

Travel time

74 h 3 min
flight ≈ 7 h 9 min

Direction

SSW 204°
initial bearing

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How far is Warsaw from Lagos?

Warsaw (Poland) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,326 km in a straight line, that is 3,309 miles or 2,876 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Warsaw to Lagos is 2,940 km (1,827 miles), about 74 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Warsaw, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 204°). The route crosses from Poland into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 29.6166°, 10.0971°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 9 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 Warsaw from Lagos?

By road it is 2,940 km (1,827 miles) from Warsaw to Lagos; in a straight line it is 5,326 km (3,309 miles).

How long is the drive from Warsaw to Lagos?

About 74 h 3 min on the fastest route (2,940 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Warsaw?

Lagos is to the south-west of Warsaw, at an initial bearing of 204°.

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 9 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.