Distance from Pretoria to Lagos
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How far is Pretoria from Lagos?
Pretoria (South Africa) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 4,459 km in a straight line, that is 2,770 miles or 2,407 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Pretoria, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from South Africa into Nigeria. The halfway point is at -9.8706°, 15.1735°.
A direct flight would take about 6 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.
Other distances from Pretoria
- Pretoria – Johannesburg 53 km
- Pretoria – Soweto 67 km
- Pretoria – Maputo 440 km
- Pretoria – Durban 536 km
- Pretoria – Harare 929 km
- Pretoria – Lusaka 1,150 km
- Pretoria – Cape Town 1,308 km
- Pretoria – Lubumbashi 1,568 km
- Pretoria – Antananarivo 2,127 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 Pretoria from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Pretoria and Lagos is 4,459 km (2,770 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Pretoria?
Lagos is to the north-west of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 320°.
How long is the flight from Pretoria to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 6 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.