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How far is Lagos from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 2962 miles / 4768 kilometers / 2574 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Lagos (LOS) is 4337 miles / 6979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 54 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Lagos

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2962.414 miles
  • 4767.543 kilometers
  • 2574.267 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2974.232 miles
  • 4786.562 kilometers
  • 2584.537 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Lagos generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin Cape Town International Airport
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: CPT
ICAO Code: FACT
Coordinates: 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E
Destination Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City: Lagos
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: LOS
ICAO Code: DNMM
Coordinates: 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E