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Distance from Zalău to Lagos

Straight line

4,890 km
3,038 mi · 2,640 NM

By road

2,758 km
1,713 mi

Travel time

72 h 54 min
flight ≈ 6 h 37 min

Direction

SSW 209°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Lagos?

Zalău (Romania) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,890 km in a straight line, that is 3,038 miles or 2,640 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Lagos is 2,758 km (1,713 miles), about 72 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Zalău, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). The route crosses from Romania into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.1573°, 11.3590°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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 Zalău from Lagos?

By road it is 2,758 km (1,713 miles) from Zalău to Lagos; in a straight line it is 4,890 km (3,038 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Lagos?

About 72 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,758 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Zalău?

Lagos is to the south-west of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 209°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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.