How far is Lagos from Accra?
The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 216 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Lagos (LOS) is 286 miles / 461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 7 minutes.
Kotoka International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from Accra to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 249.035 miles
- 400.782 kilometers
- 216.405 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 248.867 miles
- 400.512 kilometers
- 216.259 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Accra to Lagos?
The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Accra and Lagos?
The time difference between Accra and Lagos is 1 hour. Lagos is 1 hour ahead of Accra.
Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from Accra to Lagos generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W |
| Destination | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |
Airlines flying from Accra (ACC) to Lagos (LOS)
| Rwandair Express |