Distance from Soweto to Lagos
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How far is Soweto from Lagos?
Soweto (South Africa) and Lagos (Nigeria) 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 Soweto, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from South Africa into Nigeria. 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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- 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
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 Soweto from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Lagos is 4,482 km (2,785 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lagos from Soweto?
Lagos is to the north-west of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 321°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Lagos?
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.