Distance from Lagos to Accra

Straight line

410 km

255 mi · 221 NM

By road

465 km

289 mi

Travel time

6 h 46 min

flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

WSW 256°

initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Accra?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Accra (Ghana) are a medium distance apart: 410 km in a straight line, that is 255 miles or 221 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Accra is 465 km (289 miles), about 6 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Accra lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Ghana. The halfway point is at 6.0080°, 1.5974°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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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Frequently asked questions

How far is Lagos from Accra?

By road it is 465 km (289 miles) from Lagos to Accra; in a straight line it is 410 km (255 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Accra?

About 6 h 46 min on the fastest route (465 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Accra from Lagos?

Accra is to the west of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Accra?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.