The straight-line distance from Dakar, Senegal to Lagos, Nigeria is 2,451 km (1,523 miles).Lagos is ESE of Dakar.
Distance (km)
2,451
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,523
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
110° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 36 min | 2,451 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 39 hr 48 min | ~3,186 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Dakar, Senegal |
| To | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,451 km (1,523 miles) |
| Bearing | 110° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Dakar) | 14.7167°, -17.4677° |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Dakar to Lagos is 2,451 km (1,523 miles). Lagos is ESE of Dakar.
A direct flight from Dakar to Lagos takes approximately 3 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Dakar to Lagos takes approximately 39 hr 48 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Lagos is ESE (110 degrees) from Dakar.
The distance from Lagos to Dakar is the same: 2,451 km (1,523 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.