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
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 24 min | 3,905 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 63 hr 30 min | ~5,077 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 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| To | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,905 km (2,426 miles) |
| Bearing | 269° (W) |
| Coordinates (Addis Ababa) | 9.0252°, 38.7469° |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
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.
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.
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.
Lagos is W (269 degrees) from 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.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.