Distance from Zürich to Lagos
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How far is Zürich from Lagos?
Zürich (Switzerland) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,561 km in a straight line, that is 2,834 miles or 2,463 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Zürich, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 188°). The route crosses from Switzerland into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 26.9329°, 5.4840°.
A direct flight would take about 6 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.
Other distances from Zürich
- Zürich – Freiburg 87 km
- Zürich – Strasbourg 148 km
- Zürich – Stuttgart 164 km
- Zürich – Karlsruhe 183 km
- Zürich – Augsburg 208 km
- Zürich – Milan 217 km
- Zürich – Mannheim 236 km
- Zürich – Munich 242 km
- Zürich – Turin 264 km
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Zürich from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Zürich and Lagos is 4,561 km (2,834 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Zürich?
Lagos is to the south of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 188°.
How long is the flight from Zürich to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 6 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.