The straight-line distance from Sofia, Bulgaria to Lagos, Nigeria is 4,473 km (2,780 miles).Lagos is SSW of Sofia.
Distance (km)
4,473
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,780
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
212° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 6 min | 4,473 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 72 hr 42 min | ~5,815 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| To | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,473 km (2,780 miles) |
| Bearing | 212° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Sofia) | 42.6977°, 23.3219° |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sofia to Lagos is 4,473 km (2,780 miles). Lagos is SSW of Sofia.
A direct flight from Sofia to Lagos takes approximately 6 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Sofia to Lagos takes approximately 72 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Lagos is SSW (212 degrees) from Sofia.
The distance from Lagos to Sofia is the same: 4,473 km (2,780 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.