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Accueil/Distance/Maputo to Lagos

Distance from Maputo to Lagos

The straight-line distance from Maputo, Mozambique to Lagos, Nigeria is 4,794 km (2,979 miles).Lagos is NW of Maputo.

Distance (km)

4,794

straight line

Distance (miles)

2,979

straight line

Flight Time

6 hr 30 min

estimated direct

Direction

NW

315° bearing

Transport Comparison: Maputo to Lagos

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight6 hr 30 min4,794 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed
Driving77 hr 54 min~6,232 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.

Maputo to Lagos: Key Details

FromMaputo, Mozambique
ToLagos, Nigeria
Straight-line Distance4,794 km (2,979 miles)
Bearing315° (NW)
Coordinates (Maputo)-25.9692°, 32.5732°
Coordinates (Lagos)6.5244°, 3.3792°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Maputo from Lagos?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Maputo to Lagos is 4,794 km (2,979 miles). Lagos is NW of Maputo.

How long is the flight from Maputo to Lagos?

A direct flight from Maputo to Lagos takes approximately 6 hr 30 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 Maputo to Lagos?

Driving from Maputo to Lagos takes approximately 77 hr 54 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 Maputo?

Lagos is NW (315 degrees) from Maputo.

What is the distance from Lagos to Maputo?

The distance from Lagos to Maputo is the same: 4,794 km (2,979 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Maputo to Johannesburg453 kmLagos to Abidjan827 kmMaputo to Cape Town1,623 kmLagos to Kinshasa1,797 kmLagos to Luanda2,031 kmMaputo to Luanda2,787 kmMaputo to Kinshasa3,021 kmLagos to Cairo3,913 kmLagos to Johannesburg4,508 kmLagos to Istanbul4,598 km

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

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.