Distance from Lagos to Maiduguri
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.
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…
Maiduguri0 mMaiduguri is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas arou…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Lagos to Maiduguri?
It is 1,228 km in a straight line from Lagos to Maiduguri. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Maiduguri?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 15 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Lagos to Maiduguri?
Around 20 h 28 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.