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Home/Distance/Reykjavik to Lagos

Distance from Reykjavik to Lagos

The straight-line distance from Reykjavik, Iceland to Lagos, Nigeria is 6,717 km (4,174 miles).Lagos is SSE of Reykjavik.

Distance (km)

6,717

straight line

Distance (miles)

4,174

straight line

Flight Time

8 hr 54 min

estimated direct

Direction

SSE

151° bearing

Transport Comparison: Reykjavik to Lagos

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight8 hr 54 min6,717 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed

All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.

Reykjavik to Lagos: Key Details

FromReykjavik, Iceland
ToLagos, Nigeria
Straight-line Distance6,717 km (4,174 miles)
Bearing151° (SSE)
Coordinates (Reykjavik)64.1466°, -21.9426°
Coordinates (Lagos)6.5244°, 3.3792°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Reykjavik from Lagos?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Reykjavik to Lagos is 6,717 km (4,174 miles). Lagos is SSE of Reykjavik.

How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Lagos?

A direct flight from Reykjavik to Lagos takes approximately 8 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Lagos from Reykjavik?

Lagos is SSE (151 degrees) from Reykjavik.

What is the distance from Lagos to Reykjavik?

The distance from Lagos to Reykjavik is the same: 6,717 km (4,174 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Lagos to Abidjan827 kmLagos to Kinshasa1,797 kmReykjavik to London1,890 kmLagos to Luanda2,031 kmReykjavik to Saint Petersburg2,685 kmReykjavik to Moscow3,308 kmLagos to Cairo3,913 kmReykjavik to Istanbul4,122 kmReykjavik to New York4,203 kmReykjavik to Ankara4,405 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.