Lagos, Nigeria — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
From Lagos, the closest major city is Accra at just 407 km (1h 1min by air). The farthest destination is Dubai at 5,883 km. On average, the 7 destinations listed here are 3,437 km from Lagos.
Lagos is one of the largest cities in Nigeria, with a population of approximately 15,388,000. Located in the Lagos region of Africa, Lagos serves as a global hub for business, tourism, and international connections.
Lagos connects to 5 destinations within Africa and 2 intercontinental routes spanning 3 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Lagos with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Lagos helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 2 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 3 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 2 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Lagos is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
For long-haul flights from Lagos (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 4 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.
The closest major city to Lagos is Accra, Ghana at 407 km (253 miles). Flight time: approximately 1h 1min.
The farthest city from Lagos in our database is Dubai at 5,883 km (3,656 miles).
We cover 7 destinations from Lagos, spanning 3 continents.
The average distance from Lagos to all listed destinations is approximately 3,437 km (2,136 miles).
From Lagos: 2 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 3 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 2 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.