Distance from Diffa to Lau
🇳🇪 Diffa, Niger→🇳🇬 Lau, Nigeria
Diffa → Lau
479 km
≈ 298 miles · 259 nautical miles
DiffaLau
1 h 6 min
Flight (if direct)
6 h 55 min
Driving time (est.)
south-southwest
Direction (198°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Diffa to Lau covers 479 km (298 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 623 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Möst, Mongolia.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 479 km / 298 mi / 259 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 623 km / 387 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 6 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 6 h 55 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 198° — south-southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Möst, Mongolia |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Diffa coordinates | 13.3154, 12.6114 |
| Lau coordinates | 9.2083, 11.2754 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Diffa and Lau — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lau from Diffa?
Lau is 479 km (298 miles) from Diffa measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 623 km (387 mi).
How long is the flight from Diffa to Lau?
If a direct flight operates between Diffa and Lau, it would take approximately 1 h 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Diffa and Lau?
Lau has the same time zone offset. Diffa uses UTC+01:00 and Lau uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Diffa and Lau?
The geographic midpoint between Diffa and Lau is near Möst, Mongolia, roughly 240 km from each city.
In which direction is Lau from Diffa?
Lau lies to the south-southwest of Diffa, at an initial bearing of 198°.