Distance from Lagos to Soweto
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How far is Lagos from Soweto?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 4,482 km in a straight line, that is 2,785 miles or 2,420 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Soweto lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). The route crosses from Nigeria into South Africa. The halfway point is at -10.1317°, 14.9897°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 6 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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- 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 Soweto
- Soweto – Johannesburg 20 km
- Soweto – Pretoria 67 km
- Soweto – Maputo 473 km
- Soweto – Durban 506 km
- Soweto – Harare 994 km
- Soweto – Lusaka 1,209 km
- Soweto – Cape Town 1,243 km
- Soweto – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Soweto?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Soweto is 4,482 km (2,785 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Soweto from Lagos?
Soweto is to the south-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 145°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 6 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.