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Distance from Rabat to Lagos

Straight line

3,228 km
2,006 mi · 1,743 NM

By road

5,555 km
3,451 mi

Travel time

77 h 10 min
flight ≈ 4 h 32 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Rabat from Lagos?

Rabat (Morocco) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 3,228 km in a straight line, that is 2,006 miles or 1,743 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rabat to Lagos is 5,555 km (3,451 miles), about 77 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.

From Rabat, Lagos lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). The route crosses from Morocco into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 20.3073°, -1.2555°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 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 Rabat from Lagos?

By road it is 5,555 km (3,451 miles) from Rabat to Lagos; in a straight line it is 3,228 km (2,006 miles).

How long is the drive from Rabat to Lagos?

About 77 h 10 min on the fastest route (5,555 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lagos from Rabat?

Lagos is to the south of Rabat, at an initial bearing of 159°.

How long is the flight from Rabat to Lagos?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 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.