Distance from Mogadishu to Lagos
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How far is Mogadishu from Lagos?
Mogadishu (Somalia) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,681 km in a straight line, that is 2,909 miles or 2,527 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Mogadishu, Lagos lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). The route crosses from Somalia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 4.5456°, 24.4321°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 21 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 Mogadishu
- Mogadishu – Nairobi 1,017 km
- Mogadishu – Addis Ababa 1,066 km
- Mogadishu – Dar es Salaam 1,194 km
- Mogadishu – Kampala 1,432 km
- Mogadishu – Sanaa 1,486 km
- Mogadishu – Khartoum 2,057 km
- Mogadishu – Omdurman 2,068 km
- Mogadishu – Mecca 2,237 km
- Mogadishu – Jeddah 2,263 km
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mogadishu from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Mogadishu and Lagos is 4,681 km (2,909 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Mogadishu?
Lagos is to the west of Mogadishu, at an initial bearing of 277°.
How long is the flight from Mogadishu to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 21 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.