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How far is Johannesburg from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 2805 miles / 4514 kilometers / 2437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Johannesburg (QRA) is 4176 miles / 6721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 10 minutes.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2804.935 miles
  • 4514.106 kilometers
  • 2437.422 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
  • 2812.858 miles
  • 4526.856 kilometers
  • 2444.307 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 Lagos to Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Rand Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Lagos to Johannesburg generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Rand Airport (QRA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E