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Monday, 27 July 2026
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Find cities, states and countries closest to Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Lagos.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Lagos from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aiyetoro | 4 | 6 | 3 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ajegunle | 4 | 7 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Aliayabiagba | 4 | 7 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Apapa | 2 | 4 | 2 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ebute-Metta | 3 | 4 | 2 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Eti-Osa | 7 | 11 | 6 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Iganmi | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ikoyi | 3 | 5 | 2 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Lagos Island | 2 | 3 | 2 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Makoko | 3 | 5 | 3 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Mushin | 6 | 9 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Obalende | 1 | 2 | 1 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Shomolu | 6 | 10 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Surulere | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Lagos (home state of Lagos), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Atlantique | 78 | 125 | 67 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Collines | 137 | 221 | 119 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ekiti State | 154 | 248 | 134 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Kouffo | 113 | 182 | 98 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Littoral | 65 | 104 | 56 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Mono | 110 | 177 | 95 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ogun State | 28 | 45 | 24 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ondo State | 125 | 201 | 108 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Osun State | 103 | 166 | 90 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ouémé | 59 | 94 | 51 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Lagos's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Benin | 434 | 698 | 377 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Burkina Faso | 728 | 1,172 | 632 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Cameroon | 278 | 447 | 241 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Central African Republic | 856 | 1,378 | 744 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Chad | 809 | 1,302 | 702 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 1,278 | 2,057 | 1,110 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Equatorial Guinea | 525 | 845 | 456 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Gabon | 712 | 1,146 | 619 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Ghana | 667 | 1,074 | 579 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Ivory Coast | 978 | 1,574 | 849 | West (W) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Lagos. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Lagos, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Lagos (You) | Lagos | 15,388,000 | — | — |
| Obalende | Lagos | 342,000 | 2.4 | ESE |
| Lagos Island | Lagos | — | 2.9 | ENE |
| Apapa | Lagos | — | 4.0 | W |
| Ebute-Metta | Lagos | — | 4.0 | NNW |
| Ikoyi | Lagos | — | 4.6 | E |
| Makoko | Lagos | 85,840 | 4.7 | N |
| Aiyetoro | Lagos | 5,430 | 5.8 | W |
| Surulere | Lagos | 191,920 | 6.6 | NW |
| Aliayabiagba | Lagos | 228,000 | 6.8 | W |
| Ajegunle | Lagos | 550,000 | 7.0 | W |
How does Lagos rank within Lagos? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Lagos appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Lagos ⭐ | 15,388,000 |
| Ajegunle | 550,000 |
| Ebute Ikorodu | 535,619 |
| Lekki | 401,272 |
| Obalende | 342,000 |
| Ikeja | 313,196 |
| Akowonjo | 308,900 |
| Alimosho | 308,290 |
| Aliayabiagba | 228,000 |
| Mushin | 199,000 |
Murtala Muhammed International Airport IATA: LOS 16 km (10 mi) from Lagos |
Lagos sits inside Lagos, Nigeria and ranks #1 of 20 cities in Lagos by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Lagos and the countries closest to Lagos by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Nigeria. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Lagos, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Lagos at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Lagos, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Lagos — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Lagos table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Lagos by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Lagos and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Lagos map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Lagos will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Lagos. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Lagos city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Lagos ranks #1 of 20 cities in Lagos by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Lagos is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), about 16 km (10 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.