Distances Between Cities in Nigeria
Total Cities
166
Continent
Africa
Country Code
NG
Major Cities in Nigeria
Lagos
Population: 15.4M
6.45°N, 3.39°E
Kano
Population: 4.9M
12.00°N, 8.52°E
Ibadan
Population: 3.6M
7.38°N, 3.91°E
Abuja
Population: 2.7M
9.06°N, 7.50°E
Port Harcourt
Population: 2.1M
4.78°N, 7.01°E
Kaduna
Population: 1.9M
10.53°N, 7.44°E
Benin City
Population: 1.8M
6.34°N, 5.63°E
Onitsha
Population: 1.6M
6.15°N, 6.79°E
Aba
Population: 1.2M
5.11°N, 7.37°E
Maiduguri
Population: 1.1M
11.85°N, 13.16°E
Ilorin
Population: 1.1M
8.50°N, 4.54°E
Sokoto
Population: 1.0M
13.06°N, 5.24°E
Jos
Population: 1.0M
9.93°N, 8.89°E
Zaria
Population: 980K
11.11°N, 7.72°E
Enugu
Population: 950K
6.44°N, 7.50°E
Warri
Population: 910K
5.52°N, 5.75°E
Oyo
Population: 736K
7.85°N, 3.93°E
Abeokuta
Population: 735K
7.16°N, 3.35°E
Akure
Population: 730K
7.25°N, 5.19°E
Bauchi
Population: 694K
10.31°N, 9.84°E
Katsina
Population: 670K
12.99°N, 7.60°E
Osogbo
Population: 645K
7.77°N, 4.56°E
Ile-Ife
Population: 560K
7.48°N, 4.56°E
Gombe
Population: 560K
10.29°N, 11.17°E
Ajegunle
Population: 550K
6.45°N, 3.33°E
Owerri
Population: 545K
5.48°N, 7.03°E
Calabar
Population: 540K
4.96°N, 8.33°E
Ebute Ikorodu
Population: 536K
6.60°N, 3.49°E
Okene
Population: 479K
7.55°N, 6.24°E
Ikare
Population: 465K
7.53°N, 5.75°E
Popular Routes in Nigeria
| Route | Driving Distance | Drive Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos to Ibadan | 152 km (94 miles) | ~2h 10min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Oyo | 217 km (135 miles) | ~3h 6min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Abeokuta | 101 km (63 miles) | ~1h 27min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Akure | 293 km (182 miles) | ~4h 11min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Osogbo | 254 km (158 miles) | ~3h 38min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Ile-Ife | 224 km (139 miles) | ~3h 12min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Ajegunle | 10 km (6 miles) | ~10min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Ebute Ikorodu | 27 km (17 miles) | ~27min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Ogbomoso | 282 km (175 miles) | ~4h 2min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Lekki | 100 km (62 miles) | ~1h 26min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Ondo | 226 km (140 miles) | ~3h 14min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Iseyin | 221 km (137 miles) | ~3h 9min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Ijebu Ode | 92 km (57 miles) | ~1h 32min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Obalende | 3 km (2 miles) | ~3min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Ilesa | 257 km (160 miles) | ~3h 40min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Ikeja | 24 km (15 miles) | ~24min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Akowonjo | 28 km (17 miles) | ~28min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Alimosho | 28 km (17 miles) | ~28min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Iwo | 204 km (127 miles) | ~2h 55min | View Details → |
| Lagos to Aliayabiagba | 10 km (6 miles) | ~10min | View Details → |
Distance Matrix - Top Cities
| From \ To | Lagos | Kano | Ibadan | Abuja | Port Harcourt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | - | 1085 km | 152 km | 698 km | 596 km |
| Kano | 1085 km | - | 937 km | 467 km | 1066 km |
| Ibadan | 152 km | 937 km | - | 590 km | 606 km |
| Abuja | 698 km | 467 km | 590 km | - | 647 km |
| Port Harcourt | 596 km | 1066 km | 606 km | 647 km | - |
Note: Distances shown are driving distance estimates. For exact routes, use GPS navigation.
Travel Distances in Nigeria
Nigeria has 166 major cities in our database, making it easy to calculate distances between any two locations within the country. Whether you're planning a domestic trip or analyzing logistics, our distance calculator provides accurate estimates for both driving and straight-line distances.
The geography of Nigeria influences travel distances significantly. Located in Africa, the country's road infrastructure connects major urban centers with varying degrees of directness. Driving distances typically exceed straight-line distances by 20-40% due to the road network's adaptation to local terrain and urban development patterns.
Use our calculator to find distances between any cities in Nigeria. Each calculation provides driving distance estimates, straight-line measurements, and approximate travel times based on typical highway speeds. For international routes from Nigeria, browse our collection of cross-border distance calculations.