Distance from Lagos to Zaria
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…
Zaria0 mZaria is a metropolitan city in Nigeria, located within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original seven Hausa city-states. The local…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Lagos to Zaria?
It is 703 km in a straight line from Lagos to Zaria. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Zaria?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 36 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Lagos to Zaria?
Around 11 h 43 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.