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Distance from Wuppertal to Lagos

Straight line

4,979 km
3,094 mi · 2,688 NM

By road

2,599 km
1,615 mi

Travel time

70 h 29 min
flight ≈ 6 h 43 min

Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuppertal from Lagos?

Wuppertal (Germany) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,979 km in a straight line, that is 3,094 miles or 2,688 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuppertal to Lagos is 2,599 km (1,615 miles), about 70 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Wuppertal, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from Germany into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 28.8675°, 4.8450°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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 Wuppertal from Lagos?

By road it is 2,599 km (1,615 miles) from Wuppertal to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,979 km (3,094 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuppertal to Lagos?

About 70 h 29 min on the fastest route (2,599 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Wuppertal?

Lagos is to the south of Wuppertal, at an initial bearing of 185°.

How long is the flight from Wuppertal to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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.