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Distance from Lagos to Lusaka

Straight line

3,658 km
2,273 mi · 1,975 NM

By road

6,157 km
3,826 mi

Travel time

83 h 50 min
flight ≈ 5 h 4 min

Direction

SE 132°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Lusaka?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 3,658 km in a straight line, that is 2,273 miles or 1,975 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lagos to Lusaka is 6,157 km (3,826 miles), about 83 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 68% longer than the straight line.

From Lagos, Lusaka lies to the south-east (initial bearing 132°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Zambia. The halfway point is at -4.5836°, 15.6497°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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 Lagos from Lusaka?

By road it is 6,157 km (3,826 miles) from Lagos to Lusaka; in a straight line it is 3,658 km (2,273 miles).

How long is the drive from Lagos to Lusaka?

About 83 h 50 min on the fastest route (6,157 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lusaka from Lagos?

Lusaka is to the south-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 132°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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.