Current Date And Time In Lagos, Nigeria
Sunday, 28 June 2026
05:19:48 WAT
Capital: Ikeja
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 10,601,345
Area: 3,577.00 km²
State Code: LA
Find states and regions closest to Lagos in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Nigeria and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Nigeria
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 | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ogun State | 28 mi | 45 km | 24 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| OuĂ©mĂ© | 59 mi | 94 km | 51 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Littoral | 65 mi | 104 km | 56 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Plateau | 75 mi | 121 km | 65 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Atlantique | 78 mi | 125 km | 67 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Zou | 102 mi | 164 km | 88 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Osun State | 103 mi | 166 km | 90 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Oyo State | 108 mi | 174 km | 94 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Mono | 110 mi | 177 km | 95 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Kouffo | 113 mi | 182 km | 98 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Lagos by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lagos supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cameroon | 278 mi | 447 km | 241 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Benin | 434 mi | 698 km | 377 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Equatorial Guinea | 525 mi | 845 km | 456 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Togo | 537 mi | 864 km | 466 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Niger | 590 mi | 950 km | 513 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Lagos. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos (You) | Nigeria | 10,601,345 | 3,577 | 1,592.17 |
| Ogun State | Nigeria | 6,500,000 | 16,981 | 387.80 |
| Ouémé | Benin | 773,421 | 1,281 | 288.48 |
| Littoral | Benin | 690,584 | 79 | 10,065.35 |
| Plateau | Benin | 435,623 | 3,264 | 78.77 |
| Atlantique | Benin | 896,901 | 3,233 | 217.60 |
| Zou | Benin | 628,684 | 5,243 | 75.69 |
| Osun State | Nigeria | 5,500,000 | 9,251 | 594.50 |
| Oyo State | Nigeria | 9,500,000 | 28,454 | 333.90 |
| Mono | Benin | 380,078 | 1,605 | 110.60 |
| Kouffo | Benin | 560,182 | 2,404 | 106.88 |
How does Lagos rank within Nigeria? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Lagos appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Kano State | 18,000,000 |
| Lagos ⭐ | 10,601,345 |
| Katsina State | 10,500,000 |
| Kaduna State | 9,800,000 |
| Oyo State | 9,500,000 |
| Rivers State | 8,500,000 |
| Niger State | 7,800,000 |
| Benue State | 7,500,000 |
| Jigawa State | 7,500,000 |
| Borno State | 7,200,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Niger State | 76,363 |
| Borno State | 70,898 |
| Taraba State | 54,473 |
| Kaduna State | 46,053 |
| Bauchi | 45,837 |
| Yobe State | 45,750 |
| Zamfara State | 39,762 |
| Adamawa | 36,917 |
| Kwara State | 36,825 |
| Kebbi | 36,800 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Lagos ⭐ | 1,592.17 |
| Imo State | 1,175.40 |
| Akwa Ibom State | 960.20 |
| Kano State | 894.20 |
| Abia State | 791.10 |
| Enugu State | 768.10 |
| Rivers State | 767.30 |
| Bayelsa State | 617.30 |
| Ekiti State | 598.30 |
| Osun State | 594.50 |
Lagos is a state or region within Nigeria in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Lagos is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Lagos by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Nigeria page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Lagos using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Lagos.
Knowing the distance from Lagos to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Nigeria. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Lagos map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Lagos to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Lagos table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Lagos below the states table, or compare all Nigeria states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Nigeria state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.