Lagos to Johannesburg Distance
4,501 km · 2,797 miles · 6 h 8 min flight
The distance from Lagos to Johannesburg is 4,501 km (2,797 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 6 h 8 min. Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lagos.
Lagos
Nigeria
Johannesburg
South Africa
- Kilometres
- 4,501
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,797
- 2,430 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 6 h 8 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +1 hour
- Johannesburg vs Lagos
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Lagos | Southeast (145°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Johannesburg | Northwest (320°) |
| Halfway point | 10.10° S, 15.08° E |
| Lagos coordinates | 6.45° N, 3.39° E |
| Johannesburg coordinates | 26.20° S, 28.04° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Johannesburg from Lagos?
4,501 kilometres or 2,797 miles (2,430 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg?
About 6 h 8 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lagos right now.
In which direction is Johannesburg from Lagos?
Johannesburg lies to the southeast of Lagos (initial bearing 145°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.