How far is Lagos from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 2440 miles / 3927 kilometers / 2120 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Lagos (LOS) is 3940 miles / 6341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 50 minutes.
Cairo International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2440.014 miles
- 3926.823 kilometers
- 2120.315 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- 2442.847 miles
- 3931.381 kilometers
- 2122.776 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 Cairo to Lagos?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Lagos?
The time difference between Cairo and Lagos is 1 hour. Lagos is 1 hour behind Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from Cairo to Lagos generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairo to Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| 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 Cairo (CAI) to Lagos (LOS)
| EgyptAir |