The straight-line distance from Kampala, Uganda to Lagos, Nigeria is 3,312 km (2,058 miles).Lagos is WNW of Kampala.
Distance (km)
3,312
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,058
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
283° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 36 min | 3,312 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 53 hr 48 min | ~4,306 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 | Kampala, Uganda |
| To | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,312 km (2,058 miles) |
| Bearing | 283° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Kampala) | 0.3476°, 32.5825° |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kampala to Lagos is 3,312 km (2,058 miles). Lagos is WNW of Kampala.
A direct flight from Kampala to Lagos takes approximately 4 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kampala to Lagos takes approximately 53 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 WNW (283 degrees) from Kampala.
The distance from Lagos to Kampala is the same: 3,312 km (2,058 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.