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Distance from Lagos to Baghdad

The straight-line distance from Lagos, Nigeria to Baghdad, Iraq is 5,164 km (3,209 miles).Baghdad is NE of Lagos.

Distance (km)

5,164

straight line

Distance (miles)

3,209

straight line

Flight Time

7 hr

estimated direct

Direction

NE

49° bearing

Transport Comparison: Lagos to Baghdad

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight7 hr5,164 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.

Lagos to Baghdad: Key Details

FromLagos, Nigeria
ToBaghdad, Iraq
Straight-line Distance5,164 km (3,209 miles)
Bearing49° (NE)
Coordinates (Lagos)6.5244°, 3.3792°
Coordinates (Baghdad)33.3152°, 44.3661°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Lagos from Baghdad?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lagos to Baghdad is 5,164 km (3,209 miles). Baghdad is NE of Lagos.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Baghdad?

A direct flight from Lagos to Baghdad takes approximately 7 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Baghdad from Lagos?

Baghdad is NE (49 degrees) from Lagos.

What is the distance from Baghdad to Lagos?

The distance from Baghdad to Lagos is the same: 5,164 km (3,209 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Baghdad to Tehran695 kmLagos to Abidjan827 kmBaghdad to Riyadh982 kmBaghdad to Ankara1,262 kmBaghdad to Cairo1,294 kmBaghdad to Istanbul1,606 kmLagos to Kinshasa1,797 kmLagos to Luanda2,031 kmBaghdad to Karachi2,385 kmBaghdad to Moscow2,549 km

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

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.