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Distance from Kabul to Lagos

Straight line

7,393 km
4,594 mi · 3,992 NM

By road

8,092 km
5,028 mi

Travel time

136 h 28 min
flight ≈ 9 h 44 min

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Lagos?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 7,393 km in a straight line, that is 4,594 miles or 3,992 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Lagos is 8,092 km (5,028 miles), about 136 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Kabul, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 23.9520°, 32.8260°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kabul from Lagos?

By road it is 8,092 km (5,028 miles) from Kabul to Lagos; in a straight line it is 7,393 km (4,594 miles).

How long is the drive from Kabul to Lagos?

About 136 h 28 min on the fastest route (8,092 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Kabul?

Lagos is to the west of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 261°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 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.