How far is Lagos from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Lagos (LOS) is 2014 miles / 3242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 8 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1492.662 miles
- 2402.207 kilometers
- 1297.088 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- 1492.166 miles
- 2401.409 kilometers
- 1296.657 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 Dakar to Lagos?
The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Lagos?
The time difference between Dakar and Lagos is 1 hour. Lagos is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from Dakar to Lagos generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″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 |