Distance from Addis Ababa to Lagos
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How far is Addis Ababa from Lagos?
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,909 km in a straight line, that is 2,429 miles or 2,110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Addis Ababa, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 8.1180°, 21.0151°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Addis Ababa – Omdurman 1,002 km
- Addis Ababa – Mogadishu 1,066 km
- Addis Ababa – Nairobi 1,166 km
- Addis Ababa – Kampala 1,185 km
- Addis Ababa – Mecca 1,384 km
- Addis Ababa – Jeddah 1,387 km
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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 Addis Ababa from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Addis Ababa and Lagos is 3,909 km (2,429 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Addis Ababa?
Lagos is to the west of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 268°.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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.