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Distance from Kinshasa to Lagos

Straight line

1,782 km
1,107 mi · 962 NM

By road

3,334 km
2,072 mi

Travel time

43 h 46 min
flight ≈ 2 h 44 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Lagos?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Lagos (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 1,782 km in a straight line, that is 1,107 miles or 962 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kinshasa to Lagos is 3,334 km (2,072 miles), about 43 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 87% longer than the straight line.

From Kinshasa, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 1.0690°, 9.3646°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Kinshasa from Lagos?

By road it is 3,334 km (2,072 miles) from Kinshasa to Lagos; in a straight line it is 1,782 km (1,107 miles).

How long is the drive from Kinshasa to Lagos?

About 43 h 46 min on the fastest route (3,334 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Kinshasa?

Lagos is to the north-west of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.