Distance between Maiduguri and Lagos
The distance from Maiduguri to Lagos is 973 miles by road including 139 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 19 hours and 14 minutes and goes through Potiskum, Ogbomosho, Oyo, Mainuk, Benisheikh, Damaturu and Ngelzarma.
| Shortest distance by air | 762 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 973.1 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 19 h 14 min |
| Fuel amount | 33.1 gal |
| Fuel cost | 130.1 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Maiduguri | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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A3 54 mi, 1 h 04 min
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| Benisheikh | 54 mi | 1 h 04 min | 0.9 gal | |
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A3 31 mi, 37 min
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| Damaturu | 85 mi | 1 h 42 min | 2.8 gal | |
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A3 22 mi, 26 min
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| Ngelzarma | 107 mi | 2 h 08 min | 3.0 gal | |
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A3 37 mi, 44 min
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| Potiskum | 144 mi | 2 h 52 min | 4.8 gal | |
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A3 32 mi, 38 min
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| Kari | 175 mi | 3 h 31 min | 5.0 gal | |
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A3 A237 113 mi, 2 h 16 min
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| Birnin Kudu | 288 mi | 5 h 47 min | 9.5 gal | |
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A237 A2 533 mi, 10 h 29 min
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| Ogbomosho | 821 mi | 16 h 16 min | 27.8 gal | |
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A1 40 mi, 47 min
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| Oyo | 861 mi | 17 h 04 min | 29.1 gal | |
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E1 113 mi, 2 h 09 min
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| Lagos | 973 mi | 19 h 13 min | 33.1 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Maiduguri to Lagos?
Fuel cost: 130.1 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 973.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Maiduguri to Lagos?
Driving time: 19 h 14 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 27 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 26 min
- 106 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 h 53 min
- 840 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 16 h 54 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Maiduguri to Lagos by land?
The distance between Maiduguri and Lagos is 973.1 mi by road including 139.2 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Maiduguri and Lagos respectively.
How far is Maiduguri to Lagos by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Maiduguri and Lagos is 762.4 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Maiduguri and Lagos respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Maiduguri from Lagos by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 1 h 32 min to cover the distance of 762 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 5 h 34 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Maiduguri to Lagos?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 5 h 6 min to cover the distance of 762 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 5 h 50 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Maiduguri and Lagos?
The halfway point between Maiduguri and Lagos is Sobawa. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Sobawa to Maiduguri is 489 mi and driving will take about 9 h 45 min. The road between Sobawa and Lagos has length 484 mi and will take approximately 9 h 28 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Maiduguri in relation to Lagos?
Maiduguri is located 762 mi north-east of Lagos.
Maiduguri has geographic coordinates: latitude 11.83953, longitude 13.15365.
Lagos has geographic coordinates: latitude 6.45506, longitude 3.39418.
Which highway goes from Maiduguri to Lagos?
The route from Maiduguri to Lagos follows A3, A237, A2, A125, A1, E1, A10.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- A14: 43 mi
- F265: 6 mi