The straight-line distance from Lagos, Nigeria to Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,508 km (2,801 miles).Johannesburg is SE of Lagos.
Distance (km)
4,508
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,801
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
145° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 6 min | 4,508 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 73 hr 18 min | ~5,860 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Lagos, Nigeria |
| To | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,508 km (2,801 miles) |
| Bearing | 145° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
| Coordinates (Johannesburg) | -26.2041°, 28.0473° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lagos to Johannesburg is 4,508 km (2,801 miles). Johannesburg is SE of Lagos.
A direct flight from Lagos to Johannesburg takes approximately 6 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lagos to Johannesburg takes approximately 73 hr 18 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Johannesburg is SE (145 degrees) from Lagos.
The distance from Johannesburg to Lagos is the same: 4,508 km (2,801 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.