The straight-line distance from Cairo, Egypt to Lagos, Nigeria is 3,913 km (2,431 miles).Lagos is SW of Cairo.
Distance (km)
3,913
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,431
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
234° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 24 min | 3,913 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 63 hr 36 min | ~5,087 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 | Cairo, Egypt |
| To | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,913 km (2,431 miles) |
| Bearing | 234° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Lagos is 3,913 km (2,431 miles). Lagos is SW of Cairo.
A direct flight from Cairo 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 Cairo to Lagos takes approximately 63 hr 36 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 SW (234 degrees) from Cairo.
The distance from Lagos to Cairo is the same: 3,913 km (2,431 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.