The straight-line distance from Lusaka, Zambia to Lagos, Nigeria is 3,673 km (2,282 miles).Lagos is NW of Lusaka.
Distance (km)
3,673
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,282
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
NW
310° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 6 min | 3,673 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 59 hr 42 min | ~4,775 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 | Lusaka, Zambia |
| To | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,673 km (2,282 miles) |
| Bearing | 310° (NW) |
| Coordinates (Lusaka) | -15.3875°, 28.3228° |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lusaka to Lagos is 3,673 km (2,282 miles). Lagos is NW of Lusaka.
A direct flight from Lusaka to Lagos takes approximately 5 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lusaka to Lagos takes approximately 59 hr 42 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.
Lagos is NW (310 degrees) from Lusaka.
The distance from Lagos to Lusaka is the same: 3,673 km (2,282 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.