The straight-line distance from Lagos, Nigeria to Cairo, Egypt is 3,913 km (2,431 miles).Cairo is NE of Lagos.
Distance (km)
3,913
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,431
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
NE
45° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 24 min | 3,913 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 63 hr 36 min | ~5,087 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 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,913 km (2,431 miles) |
| Bearing | 45° (NE) |
| Coordinates (Lagos) | 6.5244°, 3.3792° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lagos to Cairo is 3,913 km (2,431 miles). Cairo is NE of Lagos.
A direct flight from Lagos to Cairo takes approximately 5 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lagos to Cairo takes approximately 63 hr 36 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.
Cairo is NE (45 degrees) from Lagos.
The distance from Cairo to Lagos is the same: 3,913 km (2,431 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.