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Distance from Maiduguri to Lagos

Straight line

1,227 km
763 mi · 663 NM

By road

1,569 km
975 mi

Travel time

18 h 28 min
flight ≈ 2 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 242°
initial bearing

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How far is Maiduguri from Lagos?

Maiduguri (Nigeria) and Lagos (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 1,227 km in a straight line, that is 763 miles or 663 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maiduguri to Lagos is 1,569 km (975 miles), about 18 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Maiduguri, Lagos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 242°). Both cities are in Nigeria. The halfway point is at 9.1832°, 8.2388°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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 Maiduguri from Lagos?

By road it is 1,569 km (975 miles) from Maiduguri to Lagos; in a straight line it is 1,227 km (763 miles).

How long is the drive from Maiduguri to Lagos?

About 18 h 28 min on the fastest route (1,569 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Maiduguri?

Lagos is to the south-west of Maiduguri, at an initial bearing of 242°.

How long is the flight from Maiduguri to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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.