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Home/Distance/Addis Ababa to Lagos

Distance from Addis Ababa to Lagos

The straight-line distance from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lagos, Nigeria is 3,905 km (2,426 miles).Lagos is W of Addis Ababa.

Distance (km)

3,905

straight line

Distance (miles)

2,426

straight line

Flight Time

5 hr 24 min

estimated direct

Direction

W

269° bearing

Transport Comparison: Addis Ababa to Lagos

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight5 hr 24 min3,905 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed
Driving63 hr 30 min~5,077 kmAvg 80 km/h, +30% route factor

All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.

Addis Ababa to Lagos: Key Details

FromAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
ToLagos, Nigeria
Straight-line Distance3,905 km (2,426 miles)
Bearing269° (W)
Coordinates (Addis Ababa)9.0252°, 38.7469°
Coordinates (Lagos)6.5244°, 3.3792°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Lagos?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Addis Ababa to Lagos is 3,905 km (2,426 miles). Lagos is W of Addis Ababa.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Lagos?

A direct flight from Addis Ababa to Lagos takes approximately 5 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

How long does it take to drive from Addis Ababa to Lagos?

Driving from Addis Ababa to Lagos takes approximately 63 hr 30 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.

What direction is Lagos from Addis Ababa?

Lagos is W (269 degrees) from Addis Ababa.

What is the distance from Lagos to Addis Ababa?

The distance from Lagos to Addis Ababa is the same: 3,905 km (2,426 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Lagos to Abidjan827 kmLagos to Kinshasa1,797 kmAddis Ababa to Riyadh1,936 kmLagos to Luanda2,031 kmAddis Ababa to Cairo2,464 kmAddis Ababa to Baghdad2,762 kmAddis Ababa to Kinshasa3,003 kmAddis Ababa to Tehran3,230 kmAddis Ababa to Luanda3,449 kmAddis Ababa to Karachi3,470 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.