Distance from Jos 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.
Jos is a city in Plateau State of North-Central region of Nigeria with a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly called "J-Town", it is the administrative capital and largest city of…
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 Jos to Lagos?
It is 718 km in a straight line from Jos to Lagos. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Jos to Lagos?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 38 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Jos to Lagos?
Around 11 h 58 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.