Distance from Abuja to Lagos
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Abuja0 mAbuja is the capital city of Nigeria, strategically situated at the geographic midpoint of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). As the seat of the Federal Government of Nigeria, it hosts key nationa…
Lagos0 mLagos, or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan port city in southwestern Nigeria. As of November 2025, the size of the city's population has been estimated to be between 17 and 21 million residents, making Lagos the la…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Abuja to Lagos?
It is 537 km in a straight line from Abuja to Lagos. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Abuja to Lagos?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 24 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Abuja to Lagos?
Around 8 h 57 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.