Distance from Lagos to Cape Town
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How far is Lagos from Cape Town?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Cape Town (South Africa) are very far apart: 4,742 km in a straight line, that is 2,946 miles or 2,560 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Cape Town lies to the south (initial bearing 162°). The route crosses from Nigeria into South Africa. The halfway point is at -13.8494°, 10.2296°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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
Other distances from Cape Town
- Cape Town – Soweto 1,243 km
- Cape Town – Johannesburg 1,262 km
- Cape Town – Durban 1,272 km
- Cape Town – Pretoria 1,308 km
- Cape Town – Maputo 1,624 km
- Cape Town – Harare 2,187 km
- Cape Town – Lusaka 2,285 km
- Cape Town – Lubumbashi 2,641 km
- Cape Town – Luanda 2,840 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Cape Town is 4,742 km (2,946 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Lagos?
Cape Town is to the south of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 162°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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.