Distance from Benin City 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.
Benin City0 mBenin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State, southern Nigeria. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census, after Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan. Benin City comprises three local governm…
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 Benin City to Lagos?
It is 247 km in a straight line from Benin City to Lagos. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Benin City to Lagos?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 3 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Benin City to Lagos?
Around 4 h 7 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.